Host city: Beijing, China

Number of athletes: 10,500 (approximately)

Events: 302 in 28 sports

Gold medals up for grabs: 302

Opening ceremony: August 8

Closing ceremony: August 24

Main venue: Beijing National Stadium

Beijing Olympic mascots: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini

Beijing Olympic Emblem: Dancing Beijing

Slogan: One World, One Dream

Venues: 37 venues, 31 of which are in Beijing. Four other cities will host the preliminary soccer matches - Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenyang and Qinhuangdao. Sailing takes place in Qingdao, while the equestrian competition will be held in Hong Kong.

Media: 21,600 people of which 5,600 writers and photographers, the rest are broadcast.