2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be held in Beijing in the People's Republic of China from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony to take place at 8 p.m. on August 8, 2008 (the number 8 stands for prosperity in Chinese sub-culture). Some events will be held at venues constructed in neighboring towns and at the coastal city of Qingdao.

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Beijing - People's Republic of China - August 8 - 2008 - August 24 - Number 8 - Qingdao

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On July 8 2005, the International Olympic Committee announced that Hong Kong will hold the equestrian events at the site of the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Fo Tan, Sha Tin. The facilities of the Sports Institute may be moved to Wu Kai Sha. This will be the second time the same season of Olympics Games has been hosted by two members of the International Olympic Committee.

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July 8 - 2005 - Hong Kong - Equestrian - Hong Kong Sports Institute - Fo Tan - Sha Tin - Wu Kai Sha - International Olympic Committee

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