9th October 2007
Hot Chinese Olympic Swimsuits for Beijing Olympics 1 reply
Take a look at these hot pictures from the China International Fashion week held in Beijing.












Found via: Ahboon
My first sporting event in Beijing
I went to my first actual sporting event today after arriving in Beijing just a week ago. It was held at the Feng Tai Softball Field which is about a 20 minute taxi ride west of central Beijing. The taxi driver wasn’t so sure where it was, but Feng Tai Stadium was clearly marked on his map, so we guessed that must be the location.
I had no idea of the schedule and arrived at around 3:00 pm. Two games had already been played, but Australia was due to play Canada at 5:00 pm. I decided take a look around and have a long lunch.
Australia beat Canada fairly convincingly 2-0. I think I was the only one there that wasn’t part of the event. It is always great being able to watch a sports event up close.
More pictures and video to come.

Schedule of the International softball competition in Beijing 1 reply
Here is the schedule of the International softball competition in Beijing currently being played.
Day 1:
9:30 a.m. Canada versus China
12:00 p.m. Australia versus Chinese Taipei
5:00 p.m. Australia versus Canada
Day 2:
9:30 a.m. Chinese Taipei versus China
12:00 p.m. Canada versus Chinese Taipei
5:00 p.m. Australia versus China
Day 3:
9:30 a.m. Australia versus China
12:00 p.m. Canada versus Chinese Taipei
5:00 p.m. Chinese Taipei versus China
Day 4:
9:30 a.m. Australia versus Canada
12:00 p.m. Australia versus Chinese Taipei
5:00 p.m. Canada versus China
Day 5:
9:30 a.m. Semi-final
12:00 p.m. Semi-final
Day 6
5:00 p.m. Third place play off
7:50 p.m. Final

USA baseball team going for gold
The US has high hopes for winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It could well be the last time baseball will be appearing at the Olympic Games, so the pressure is on.
On dropping baseball from the Olympic Games, USA Baseball Executive Director and CEO Paul Seiler said, “We are disappointed in the decision of the IOC. One thing that wasn’t really made clear to the general public after the vote is that baseball is still an Olympic sport in 2008, and our focus right now is on having the best Games possible in 2008.”
Everyone involved in baseball is hoping that a good show is put on during the Beijing Olympics, so baseball will be reinstated.
“USA Baseball could not be more thrilled with the roster we have compiled,” said Bob Watson, general manager of professional teams for USA Baseball.
“The roster has a good mix of youth and experience on this team, specifically in Phillips and Gronkiewicz, two players who helped us win in 2006. We’re confident that this team will perform well, and it will only help further our preparation for Beijing next summer.”
Read more: United States aims for baseball gold in sport’s final scheduled Olympics
Sanlitun Yashow Clothing Market
Yashow or Yaxiu in Chinese s a popular clothing market with foreign residents and tourists to Beijing. Whatever piece of clothing you are looking for Yashow will have it: jeans, underwear, jackets, sweaters, t-shirts, bags, accessories and souvenirs. Prices are not fixed so you will need to bargain hard to get good prices.
Address: 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang (just around the corner from Sanlitun bar street)
Hours: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

Beach Volley Ball Ground - Chaoyang Park 1 reply
It might be far away from the beach, but the site of the beach volleyball for the Beijing Olympics in Chaoyang Park is a pleasant enough space in central Beijing, but a little bit out of the bustle and traffic of the city.
Address: 1 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District




28th August 2007
Archery World Ranking Tournament
| October 6, 2007 7:00 pm | to | October 13, 2007 7:00 pm |
World Ranking Tournament (PanAmerica Continental Qualification Tournament) El Salvador


