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4th October 2007
Philippine boxer Joan Tipon hoping to make it to Beijing
Philippine boxer Joan Tipon recently lost to Orlando Tacuyan, also from the Philippines at the 2007 Smart National Open.
“I had trouble trying to get into my ideal weight as a bantam after my arrival from the Ostrova Grand Prix tournament in the Czech Republic and I was prevailed upon to fight in the featherweight class,” Tipon said.
He is now focusing his efforts on the Boxing World Championships being held later this month in Chicago.
“I feel bad that I let my fellow Negrenses down with this loss but I’m glad that there are people like you who still have faith in me. I really hope to make up for these two losses by winning my future important bouts”.
Read more: Tipon still hopes to earn slot for Beijing Olympics
Chance to see Kungfu at the Olympics
The Chinese Olympic committee have confirmed that kungfu will be featured at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Kungu will be displayed as a competition but won’t be a medal sport or a demonstration event. It’s official name will be the “2008 Beijing Olympic Games Wushu Competition”.
Read more: Kungfu gets Olympics ticket
3rd October 2007
Chinese hot pot - huo guo
Chinese hot pot or huo guo is one of the delights of eating out in China. Typically the soup is brought to the table and kept heated by a gas ring. The soup is usually divided between spicy and non-spicy. Various vegetables, tofu, noodles and meats are cooked briefly in the soup. It is similar in style to Japanese dish shabu-shabu only more spicy.
A sesame sauce is often used for dipping the meat or vegetables.
Factory 798
Factory 798 was a factory area which has been turned into a sprawling collection of art galleries, coffee shops and work spaces, for Chinese and foreign artists.
It is on the corner of Jiuzianqiao Lu and Jiuxianqiao Beilu. There aren’t any subway stations close by, so it is probably better to take a taxi. Admission is free.
Cycling in Beijing
While it might seem like a nightmare trying to cycle around Beijing, if you take care, especially at intersections it can be a pleasant way to get around the city.
Beijing has bicycle lanes reserved for cyclists (most of the time) along most of the main roads. Don’t ride too fast and be careful when crossing intersections, even when going through green lights. Make sure you lock your bike when you leave it on the street.
Beijing Yong Feng Jie Mei Bike Shop
Located alongside the Yashow clothes market near Sanlitun Road. Bikes can be rented for 30 RMB per day and you will need to leave of a deposit of around 300 RMB. The cheapest bikes sell for around 280 RMB.
Website: www.bicycle8.com
Special Olympic Games begin in Shanghai
Last night saw the spectacular opening ceremony of the Special Olympic Games in Shanghai. Chinese President Hu Jintao opened the Special Olympic Games.
“A record 7,291 athletes from 164 countries and regions are set to take part in the 21-sport Games slated for October 2-11 in Shanghai, with the oldest aged 69 and the youngest at 8.”
The Special Olympic Games are being held in Asia for the first time.
Read more: 2007 Special Olympics Games open in Shanghai
Blue skies in Beijing
Yesterday was a beautiful autumn day in Beijing. I you read any western newspapers they invariably write about how bad the pollution is in Beijing In a recent video I took of Beijing Stadium, the sky was incredibly hazy. This could be due all of the construction work going on in the area.
Beijing does have a problem with pollution, but it is not necessarily as bad as what some journalists make out. The Xinhua news agency reported that Beijing had up until the end of September, 186 registered “blue sky” days this year - one day more than the same period last year.
China burns coal for much of its electricity production and the government reported that it will be closing down 1000 coal mines before the start of the Beijing Olympics. A new subway line, line 10 is also due to open next week which should help reduce congestion on the streets.
Beijing’s newly opened National Theater
2nd October 2007
Cadel Evans showing confidence for Beijing Olympics
Cadel Evans has more confidence after finishing fifth in the world titles road championships in Stuttgart Germany. Evans finished second in the Tour de France and fourth in the Tour of Spain.
Italy’s Paolo Bettini came first followed by Russia’s Alexandr Kolobnev and Germany’s Stefan Schumacher.
Read more: Evans looks ahead to Beijing Olympics with confidence
Bettini, Cancellara retain world cycling crowns
Volunteers get practice for Beijing Olympics
Volunteers had a chance for practice by providing road guidance and emergency assistance during China’s National Holiday in Beijing.
More than 100,000 volunteers provided assistance during the celebrations.
See here for more details on becoming a volunteer at the Beijing Olympic Games.
“I planned to visit temple fair with my family, but then there is this volunteer program. I think I have to take part,” said Wang Jingrui, a 58-year-old volunteer.
There was a bit of rain in the morning, which wouldn’t have made their job any easier.
Read more: Olympic volunteers “rehearse” in National Day holiday
This month’s sports and Olympic events in Beijing
Good Luck Beijing: ITF Tennis Competition
October 18-21. Full details: www.tennis2007.org
Good Luck Beijing: International Badminton Tournament
To be held at Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium www.badminton2007.org
2007 ANA Beijing International Marathon
See the site for more details: Beijing Marathon
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