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Olympics 2008 - Games running smoothly and competitions are under way
12 Aug 2008 07:51
 

On August 11, there are a total of 20 competition events staged in 16 venues or venue cluster, 14 of which are in Beijing while the remaining 2 are in the co-host cities.

13 gold medals were awarded during the day.

The competition venues received 2975 athletes and 1853 team officials, 186,037 spectators, 4750 VIPS and 6455 journalists.

Venue operations, competition organization and venue operations run smoothly all throughout the day.

2 of the 18 venues in Beijing has an attendance rate of over 90%, 6 of over 80%, 8 over 70% and the remaining 2 over 60%.

The Olympic Green common domain received approximately 40,000 visitors.


ASOIF visited yesterday the north cluster and went to the Archery, Tennis and Hockey venues which are all three of very high standard.


Update for August 12, the fourth day after the Olympics will see 24 competition events staged in 24 venues, and a total of 19 gold medals will be awarded.


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