Olympic Summer Games NewsOlympic Summer Games news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Business Travel: China Air Travel- June 19, 2008 Air China says average international passenger load fell below 70% in May; Ctrip expects up to 500,000 overseas visitors to Beijing for Olympic Games; People interested in China will visit despite olympics ...http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/business-travel-china-air-travel?fromrss=1 Phelps entered in nine trials events- June 19, 2008 Michael Phelps' quest for a record seven gold medals at the Beijing Olympics begins with a heavy workload at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, June 29-July 6 in Omaha, Neb.http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/phelps-entered-in-nine-trials-events?fromrss=... Kidd Looking Forward To A Shot At Olympic Gold- June 19, 2008 Jason Kidd said Wednesday he's looking forward to playing for the U.S. basketball team in Beijing in August -- even if it does cut into his golf game.U.S. Olympic coach Mike Krzyzewski said the roster will be announced Monday during a news conference in Chicago, but Kidd said USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo has telephoned those who'll be participating over the last few days."I'm not supposed to say anything, but I talked to Jerry and I'm looking forward to participating this...http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/kidd-looking-forward-to-a-shot-at-olympic-gol... China makes "kung pao chicken" official for Olympics- June 18, 2008 It's official. Hungry foreign hordes craving a fix of diced chicken fried with chili and peanuts during the Beijing Olympics will be able to shout "kung pao chicken!" and have some hope of getting just that.http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/china-makes-kung-pao-chicken-official-for-oly... Beijing goes green for Olympics- June 18, 2008 As Beijing goes green, sand storms and pollution remain a threat for Olympic athletes.http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/beijing-goes-green-for-olympics?fromrss=1 Planes, trains and Olympic torches- June 18, 2008 Vancouver Olympic organizers have partnered with aerospace giant Bombardier to design and build the torches and cauldrons for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/planes-trains-and-olympic-torches?fromrss=1 Zadick misses cut- June 18, 2008 USA Wrestling's attempt to petition 132-pound freestyle wrestler Mike Zadick's way into the Olympic games apparently failed Monday when the sport's international governing body granted seven wild-card spots to ...http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/zadick-misses-cut?fromrss=1 Mark Todd selected for Olympics- June 18, 2008 SMOKING COMEBACK: Two-times equestrian Olympic gold medallist Mark Todd has been selected for the Beijing Games, capping a remarkable comeback to the sport.http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/mark-todd-selected-for-olympics?fromrss=1 Krzyzewski prepares to announce Olympic lineup- June 18, 2008 DURHAM, N.C. -- Calling it 'the toughest decision' facing USA Basketball since it began using professional players, U.S. Olympic team coach Mike Krzyzewski said the 12-man roster for this summer's Beijing Games ...http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/krzyzewski-prepares-to-announce-olympic-lineu... Olympic torch reaches Muslim Xinjiang- June 17, 2008 Chinese police keep watch as the Olympic torch relay reaches Urumqi, in Xinjiang's Urghur autonomous region.http://www.topix.net/olympics/summer/2008/06/olympic-torch-reaches-muslim-xinjiang?fromrss... |