Sports in Olympics 2008

You can see different type of sports in Olympics 2008. The games will be held in Beijing and take place from 8 to 24 August 2008. The 2008 Summer Olympics to be held in Beijing will host more than 28 summer sports. From football, to sailing, swimming, canoeing, cycling and diving, several athletes are expected to participate in sports in Olympics 2008.

The 2008 Summer Olympics is officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. The summer Olympics will play host to several sports that will be played from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008. The opening ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad will commence at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing.

The 2008 Olympics will host 28 sports, and will hold 302 events including165 men’s events, 127 women’s events, and 10 mixed events. The Beijing 2008 Games is similar to that of the Athens Games held in 2004. Some of the major sports including football (soccer), sailing, and 10 kilometer marathon swimming events will be held in other cities of China. The equestrian events will be held in Hong Kong.

The following is the list of sports to be contested at the games.

There are nine new events to be held in 2008 Olympics. Along with other sports in 2008 Olympics in Beijing, two events in the new cycling discipline of BMX will be included. The 3000m steeplechase for women will be contested for the first time. Besides, marathon swimming events for men and women, covering a large distance of 10 kilometers, will be added to the swimming discipline.

With the vast media coverage and participation of several athletes from various countries in different sports in Olympics 2008, you can enjoy watching sports and encourage your country and favorite game.