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14th September 2007

Beijing’s budget hotels expecting big business

Beijing’s budget hotels are gearing up for increased bookings leading up to, during and following the 2008 Olympic Games. Several new hotels have opened up and the US budget hotel group GreenTree Inn opened its first hotel in Beijing.

The budget hotel chain Home Inn will be adding eight more hotels in China’s capital. Despite the increase in the number of hotels opening, the hotels are experiencing high occupancy rates.

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Trampolinist Ben Wilden looking for gold

Australian trampolinist Ben Wilden recently won a gold medal at the trampoline World Cup in Zielona Gora, Poland, for the men’s synchronised event held earlier this month. He partnered with Scott Brown. They received a score of 9.6 from all three judges.

Wilden is now preparing for the World Championships in Quebec, Canada to be held in November, where he will be looking to earn a spot in the Australian Olympic team.

“I’ve always been hoping to get there … with my recent results I’m more confident in myself to qualify,” Wilden said.

“It’s always been a dream.”

Read more: Wilden wins gold and aims for Beijing Olympics

Beijing taxi experience

Xujun Eberlein reports on his recent taxi experience in Beijing.

He notes:

- taxis cannot stop on one of the main downtown roads Chang’An Avenue
- businesses may close for the two period the games are on to reduce congestion
- seatbelts didn’t work
- seat covers dirty
- cab smelt of cigarette smoke

On the plus side he reports that all taxis are required to issue receipts which clearly have the driver’s name and company, which is useful should any problems occur.

New official site of the Beijing Olympics launched

Xinhua News Agency who is the host news agency of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games has launched a new official site for the Beijing Olympics: www.chinaview.cn/08olympics

The site will provide comprehensive news and photograph coverage of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

“It is our obligation to promote the Olympic Spirit around the globe and ensure a comprehensive coverage of the Beijing Olympics,” said Vice president of Xinhua Ma Shengrong.

Roger Federer fired up for Olympic games

After his disappointment at the last Olympic Games in Athens, Roger Federer is fired up to perform better for the Beijing Olympics. Federer was beaten by Czech, Tomas Berdych.

For most tennis professionals the Olympics is often put aside in favor of bigger tournaments. However, Federer is keen to add a gold medal to his long list of tennis achiements.

“The 2008 season, to me, is the Olympic year so I’m excited and hopefully I can do better than last time,” the Swiss star said.

Read more: Roger Federer fired up for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

2nd September 2007

Mens Basketball 2007 FIBA Europe Championship

September 3, 2007 6:00 pm to September 16, 2007 6:00 pm

September 3-16, 2007 in Spain. Two spots up for grabs.

Official site: http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/default.asp

28th August 2007

Asian Archer Championships

To be held in Xian, China.

Asian Archer Championships

September 14, 2007 to September 19, 2007
September 14, 2007 7:00 pm to September 19, 2007 7:00 pm

To be held in Xian, China.