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19th September 2007

The big stars of tennis come out for the Beijing Olympics

The big stars of tennis are taking the Olympic Games more seriously with some players giving the games priority over the money making Grand Slam events.

Elena Dementieva from Russia is currently playing in the China Open and sees it as a good chance to learn more about Beijing.

“I think the Olympic Games is more important. To represent my own country is an honor to me. I hope I can represent Russia again next year to participate in the Beijing Olympic Games,” said Dementieva.

Swiss tennis champion, Martina Hingis is also relishing playing in the Olympic Games. “Things have been going on in the last few years and I’m looking forward to next year’s Olympic Games. That’s why I decided to come here and have a look at the city,” said the Swiss.

“Also I will visit three places in Beijing: the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City.”

Read more: Big names look to play Olympics in Beijing next year

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Only three spots left in men’s basketball

Nine out of twelve spots have been filled in the men’s basketball for the Beijing Olympics, following Eurobasket 2007. Russia won gold , following Spain and Lithuania winning the bronze.

China qualified automatically for hosting the games. Other teams include: Angola (Africa), United States of America and Argentina (Americas), Islamic Republic of Iran (Asia), Russian Federation and Lithuania (Europe) and Australia (Oceania).

The final three berths will be decided in another qualifying tournament to be held in mid-July 2008. The participating teams include: Africa (Cameroon and Cape Verde), three from the Americas (Puerto Rico, Brazil and Canada), two from Asia (Lebanon and Republic of Korea), four from Europe (Greece, Germany, Croatia and Slovenia) and one from Oceania (New Zealand).

The final of the men’s basketball will be held on the last day of the Olympic Games - 24 August 2008.

Weymouth sailors heading to the Olympics

Athens gold medalist Sarah Ayton, was selected along with teammates Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson for the Yngling - women’s keelboat class event.

“We’ve had a fantastic year and haven’t been off the podium all year. We’re ranked number one in the world, we won the Worlds and the Test Event in China.

“Now we’ve got to make sure we get this final stage in the lead up to the Games right and make sure we get on that podium next year,” said Sarah Ayton.

Paul Goodison, Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes have been chosen for the 49er skiff event.

Further reading: We’re off to the Olympics

Olympic mobile phone released

Cect Mobile has rebranded a Nokia Series 40 phone creating a Beijing Olympics mobile phone. The phone features the head of the Olympic mascot Fuwa Huanhuan.

It is currently only available in China.

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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.