Day 16: August 24th 2008
To the athletes tonight: You were true role models. You have shown us the unifying power of sport. The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitive rivals from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home. These were truly exceptional Games!
(Source: Dr Jacques Rogge, Chairman of the International Olympic […]
Closing ceremony - what did you think?
12 weeks ago
The fireworks are still going on over Beijing tonight as the Olympics comes to a close. The closing ceremony wasn’t as long as the first one and not as spectac