The Beijing Olympics was a spectacular experience with excellent facilities and arrangements, Indonesian weightlifter Triyatno told Xinhua on Tuesday.
Triyatno felt that he was really fortunate to have been sent to compete in Beijing. He not only earned medal, but could see how the spectacular opening ceremony at the Bird's nest stadium.
Tri gave the country its second Olympic medal. He lifted a total 298 kilograms in the men's 62kg division.
Tri said that he really thanks God after winning the competition. He said that his happiness doubled after knowing that there will be big bonus from the Indonesian weightlifting association, state ministry of youth and sports and provincial government Lampung Sumatera where he used to be.
Source: Xinhua
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Mongolian official says Beijing Olympic Games brings surprise
The Beijing Olympic Games was held successfully and brought about surprise and miracles, Nasanbat Oyunbat, director of the Mongolian Olympic national delegation, said on Tuesday.
The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was wonderful and impressive to the world, Oyunbat told Xinhua.
"My friends saw me on TV at the opening ceremony," she said. "I am very happy about that and this is a miracle for me."
The Mongolian sports official was very excited that her country got its first Olympic gold medal from the Beijing Olympics.
"Beijing blessed Mongolian athletes," she said.
When talking about the days in Beijing, Oyunbat said Mongolian athletes were accustomed to Beijing's food and weather.
"Beijing is an international city. The Olympic Village is very beautiful and just like my home," she said.
Mongolian athletes got two gold medals and two silver medals at the Beijing Olympic Games, which was a breakthrough for the country.
Source: Xinhua
The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was wonderful and impressive to the world, Oyunbat told Xinhua.
"My friends saw me on TV at the opening ceremony," she said. "I am very happy about that and this is a miracle for me."
The Mongolian sports official was very excited that her country got its first Olympic gold medal from the Beijing Olympics.
"Beijing blessed Mongolian athletes," she said.
When talking about the days in Beijing, Oyunbat said Mongolian athletes were accustomed to Beijing's food and weather.
"Beijing is an international city. The Olympic Village is very beautiful and just like my home," she said.
Mongolian athletes got two gold medals and two silver medals at the Beijing Olympic Games, which was a breakthrough for the country.
Source: Xinhua
Interview: Success of Beijing Olympics due to joint efforts by Chinese gov't and people
Bangladeshi senior journalist and President of Commonwealth Journalist Association Hassan Shahriar said here Tuesday the success of Beijing Olympics is due to joint efforts of the Chinese government and the Chinese people.
In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Shahriar said the success of Olympics not only enhanced the pride of the Chinese people, but also the people of Asia.
At the invitation of 2008 Beijing International Media Center, Shahriar and 7 other Bangladeshi journalists visited Beijing and Tianjin from Aug. 18 to 25.
Shahriar said he was deeply impressed by the hospitality of the Chinese government and the Chinese people and he brought back a lot of beautiful memories.
He said he appreciated the Olympic volunteers very much, saying the volunteers not only spoke good English, but also were very friendly and helpful.
Shahriar said the common people in China also showed their hospitality to them. "When we went for shopping or walked in the streets, some Chinese people would come to us and asked if we needed help," he said.
Shahriar has been working as a journalist for more than 40 years and interviewed a lot of foreign leaders, but it is the first time for him to see Olympics.
Shahriar said, "This is the first time for me to see Olympics. I feel very excited. For me it seems a dream comes true."
He said he could feel the Chinese government had made very good preparations for the Olympic Game.
Shahriar visited China for the first time a few years back. "But this time I become to know more of China and the Chinese people," he said.
Shahriar said Olympics has given a chance for China to expose its culture, history to the world. "Because of the Olympics, Beijing becomes a household-known name in the world, it is also a success of China," he said.
Shahriar said he is very happy to have the opportunity to visit China during Olympics, experiencing the holiday atmosphere in China.
Source: Xinhua
In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Shahriar said the success of Olympics not only enhanced the pride of the Chinese people, but also the people of Asia.
At the invitation of 2008 Beijing International Media Center, Shahriar and 7 other Bangladeshi journalists visited Beijing and Tianjin from Aug. 18 to 25.
Shahriar said he was deeply impressed by the hospitality of the Chinese government and the Chinese people and he brought back a lot of beautiful memories.
He said he appreciated the Olympic volunteers very much, saying the volunteers not only spoke good English, but also were very friendly and helpful.
Shahriar said the common people in China also showed their hospitality to them. "When we went for shopping or walked in the streets, some Chinese people would come to us and asked if we needed help," he said.
Shahriar has been working as a journalist for more than 40 years and interviewed a lot of foreign leaders, but it is the first time for him to see Olympics.
Shahriar said, "This is the first time for me to see Olympics. I feel very excited. For me it seems a dream comes true."
He said he could feel the Chinese government had made very good preparations for the Olympic Game.
Shahriar visited China for the first time a few years back. "But this time I become to know more of China and the Chinese people," he said.
Shahriar said Olympics has given a chance for China to expose its culture, history to the world. "Because of the Olympics, Beijing becomes a household-known name in the world, it is also a success of China," he said.
Shahriar said he is very happy to have the opportunity to visit China during Olympics, experiencing the holiday atmosphere in China.
Source: Xinhua
Australian Olympians back home with hero-like reception
Australia's Olympians, boosted by the glory of their achievements in the Beijing Olympic Games, received a heroes' welcome of fanfare and cheers in Sydney on Tuesday.
With a total of 46 medals clinched by the Australian athletes, including 14 gold medals, the Olympic team was greeted by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and hundreds of family and friends.
Most of the 435 Olympians arrived home early Tuesday after finishing sixth in the medal tally and winning a podium position in 14 sports.
Oarsman and opening ceremony flag-bearer James Tomkins, returning from his sixth Olympics, said the team was "pumped" to be back in Australia.
"The support that we got from Australia was incredible, the messages of support to all the athletes was unbelievable," the Australian Associated Press quoted him as saying.
"Then to come back here and realize the enormity of the achievement of the team was absolutely phenomenal."
Rudd said the preparations for the 2012 London Olympics would begin today.
"Every man, woman and child in this nation Australia is proud of every one of you, well done," he told the athletes.
"To hear the roar of the crowd in China welcoming this great team for Australia says for me one thing - you are great ambassadors for Australia and the nation thanks you," the prime minister said.
Source: Xinhua
With a total of 46 medals clinched by the Australian athletes, including 14 gold medals, the Olympic team was greeted by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and hundreds of family and friends.
Most of the 435 Olympians arrived home early Tuesday after finishing sixth in the medal tally and winning a podium position in 14 sports.
Oarsman and opening ceremony flag-bearer James Tomkins, returning from his sixth Olympics, said the team was "pumped" to be back in Australia.
"The support that we got from Australia was incredible, the messages of support to all the athletes was unbelievable," the Australian Associated Press quoted him as saying.
"Then to come back here and realize the enormity of the achievement of the team was absolutely phenomenal."
Rudd said the preparations for the 2012 London Olympics would begin today.
"Every man, woman and child in this nation Australia is proud of every one of you, well done," he told the athletes.
"To hear the roar of the crowd in China welcoming this great team for Australia says for me one thing - you are great ambassadors for Australia and the nation thanks you," the prime minister said.
Source: Xinhua
Australian swimmer Rice denies romance with American Phelps
Australian swimming star Stephanie Rice said on Tuesday the report about her romantic relationship with American swimmer Michael Phelps was just a rumor.
The triple Olympic gold medal winner in Beijing said the reports she kissed Phelps at a Games celebration in Beijing was wrong, but she said meeting the record-breaking winner of eight Olympic gold medals at Beijing was inspirational.
Rice and her former boyfriend - fellow Australian swim team member Eamon Sullivan - appeared before media and shoppers at a Sydney department store on Tuesday hours after returning from China.
The 20-year gold medallist denied reports she shared a kiss with superfish Phelps at a post-swim meet party. "It was just great to meet him and meet people you usually see on TV like Nadal and Federer," she said.
"For me, Michael Phelps is a real inspiration and someone you really look up to," Australian Associated Press quoted her as saying.
Rice and Sullivan parted ways on the eve of the Olympics after a two-year romance, saying they wanted to concentrate on their swimming.
Sullivan, 22, who took silver in the 100m freestyle, said he hadn't spoken to Rice about the reports of a relationship with Phelps.
"She's a mature girl and makes her own decisions and we're just enjoying being friends and that's something you just can't take away," he said.
Rice's personal life has been the subject of speculation after taking her trifecta of gold in the 200m and 400m individual medleys and the 4x100m freestyle relay.
Source: Xinhua
The triple Olympic gold medal winner in Beijing said the reports she kissed Phelps at a Games celebration in Beijing was wrong, but she said meeting the record-breaking winner of eight Olympic gold medals at Beijing was inspirational.
Rice and her former boyfriend - fellow Australian swim team member Eamon Sullivan - appeared before media and shoppers at a Sydney department store on Tuesday hours after returning from China.
The 20-year gold medallist denied reports she shared a kiss with superfish Phelps at a post-swim meet party. "It was just great to meet him and meet people you usually see on TV like Nadal and Federer," she said.
"For me, Michael Phelps is a real inspiration and someone you really look up to," Australian Associated Press quoted her as saying.
Rice and Sullivan parted ways on the eve of the Olympics after a two-year romance, saying they wanted to concentrate on their swimming.
Sullivan, 22, who took silver in the 100m freestyle, said he hadn't spoken to Rice about the reports of a relationship with Phelps.
"She's a mature girl and makes her own decisions and we're just enjoying being friends and that's something you just can't take away," he said.
Rice's personal life has been the subject of speculation after taking her trifecta of gold in the 200m and 400m individual medleys and the 4x100m freestyle relay.
Source: Xinhua
Other side of "Lightning Bolt"
Aside from the tremendous achievements at the 2008 Beijing Olympics by the world fastest man, Jamaican Usain Bolt, his true character was revealed at the Westin Beijing Hotel.
Just 2 days after his 22nd birthday, Usain Bolt said that he was overwhelmed by the positive support and love shown to him by the Chinese people and wanted to say thank you by making a personal donation of US$ 50, 000 to the Red Cross Society of China.
The other side of the "Lightning Bolt"
"This donation is a gift from me to the children who have been victims of the earthquake in China's Sichuan Province. Some of these children have been seriously injured and may never be able to experience the joy of running or even dancing. It is a difficult time for them and I just hope I can help bring a smile to their face."
Bolt and the Miss World Zhang in the charity conference
Bolt and the Miss World Zhang in the charity conference
Bolt has invited six children to come to Jamaica next year for the World Beach Sprint in the hope that they can have a fun and exciting trip learn more about another culture. In support of Usain's gesture, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has offered the children a fun-filled holiday in Jamaica.
Bolt and his coach
Bolt holds the Olympic and world records for the 100 metres at 9.69 seconds, the 200 metres at 19.30 seconds and, along with his teammates, the 4x100 metres relay at 37.10 seconds, all set at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Bolt became the first man to win all three events at a single Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984, and the first man in history to set world records in all three at a single Olympics.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian network. The Movement is neutral and impartial, and provides protection and assistance to people affected by disasters and conflicts.
The Movement is made up of almost 97 million volunteers, supporters, and staff in 186 countries.
Bolt and his girlfriend
By Zhenyu Li, staff writer for People's Daily online
Just 2 days after his 22nd birthday, Usain Bolt said that he was overwhelmed by the positive support and love shown to him by the Chinese people and wanted to say thank you by making a personal donation of US$ 50, 000 to the Red Cross Society of China.
The other side of the "Lightning Bolt"
"This donation is a gift from me to the children who have been victims of the earthquake in China's Sichuan Province. Some of these children have been seriously injured and may never be able to experience the joy of running or even dancing. It is a difficult time for them and I just hope I can help bring a smile to their face."
Bolt and the Miss World Zhang in the charity conference
Bolt and the Miss World Zhang in the charity conference
Bolt has invited six children to come to Jamaica next year for the World Beach Sprint in the hope that they can have a fun and exciting trip learn more about another culture. In support of Usain's gesture, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has offered the children a fun-filled holiday in Jamaica.
Bolt and his coach
Bolt holds the Olympic and world records for the 100 metres at 9.69 seconds, the 200 metres at 19.30 seconds and, along with his teammates, the 4x100 metres relay at 37.10 seconds, all set at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Bolt became the first man to win all three events at a single Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984, and the first man in history to set world records in all three at a single Olympics.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian network. The Movement is neutral and impartial, and provides protection and assistance to people affected by disasters and conflicts.
The Movement is made up of almost 97 million volunteers, supporters, and staff in 186 countries.
Bolt and his girlfriend
By Zhenyu Li, staff writer for People's Daily online
Zou becomes China's first Olympic boxing gold medalist
Zou made it. Much easier than expected.
Zou Shiming of China, left, won the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing gold medal by defeating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
Shiming Zou, China's biggest hopeful for its first Olympic boxing gold medal, easily won the gold medal after Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj couldn't keep fighting early in the second round because of a shoulder injury in Beijing on Sunday.
Zou Shiming of China, centre, won the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing gold medal by defeating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
Zou took a 1-0 lead following a tune-up first round. The Mongolian got off to a good start, but his coach surprisingly threw in the towel just 19 seconds into the second. The final was over. Zou became China's first-ever Olympic boxing gold medalist after one punch and 139 seconds in the final bout.
The fight was stopped due to an injury to Purevdorj's shoulder when his right arm was hanging limply at his side with 101 seconds remaining in the second.
Zou Shiming of China, centre, won the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing gold medal by defeating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
According to the Mongolian Olympic runner-up, his shoulder hasn't been right since an Olympic qualifying tournament in Kazakhstan. He hurt it again in his semifinal victory over Cuba's Yampier Hernandez, and he was unable to raise it after exchanging sharp punches with Zou early in the second.
Zou Shiming of China, right, fights with Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing final at Beijing Workers' Gymnasium, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
"On the surface, it looked like I won the gold medal with no sweat, but there was much work and preparation that went into this," Zou said after the final. "It's regrettable that I couldn't be more entertaining to my fans in the gold medal bout."
By Zhenyu Li, boxing writer for People's Daily online at ringside
Zou Shiming of China, left, won the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing gold medal by defeating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
Shiming Zou, China's biggest hopeful for its first Olympic boxing gold medal, easily won the gold medal after Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj couldn't keep fighting early in the second round because of a shoulder injury in Beijing on Sunday.
Zou Shiming of China, centre, won the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing gold medal by defeating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
Zou took a 1-0 lead following a tune-up first round. The Mongolian got off to a good start, but his coach surprisingly threw in the towel just 19 seconds into the second. The final was over. Zou became China's first-ever Olympic boxing gold medalist after one punch and 139 seconds in the final bout.
The fight was stopped due to an injury to Purevdorj's shoulder when his right arm was hanging limply at his side with 101 seconds remaining in the second.
Zou Shiming of China, centre, won the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing gold medal by defeating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
According to the Mongolian Olympic runner-up, his shoulder hasn't been right since an Olympic qualifying tournament in Kazakhstan. He hurt it again in his semifinal victory over Cuba's Yampier Hernandez, and he was unable to raise it after exchanging sharp punches with Zou early in the second.
Zou Shiming of China, right, fights with Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia in the light flyweight 48 kilogram Olympic boxing final at Beijing Workers' Gymnasium, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bronze medalists are Yampier Hernandez G of Cuba and Paddy Barnes of Ireland.
"On the surface, it looked like I won the gold medal with no sweat, but there was much work and preparation that went into this," Zou said after the final. "It's regrettable that I couldn't be more entertaining to my fans in the gold medal bout."
By Zhenyu Li, boxing writer for People's Daily online at ringside
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