Posts Tagged ‘China’

Olympics: Chinese Gymnasts Win Amid Controversy

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

After giving the United States an numerical opportunity to overtake them — a chance the Americans squandered — the Chinese women’s gymnastics team won the gold medal; although, there are lots of questions surrounding the ages of some of the Chinese competitors. In order to compete in Olympic gymnastics, the team members had to [...]

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Olympic Torch Begins Journey To China

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The Olympic Torch began its trip to Beijing, kicking the journey off in Greece. Let’s hope it doesn’t ignite the air when the open flame hits mainland China.
Smog, anyone?

Apparently, the torch-lighting ceremonies were greeted with some human rights protesters… they, of course, were removed before disrupting the proceedings. And why not? [...]

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Japan, China Fight; Soccer Match Breaks Out

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Yes, we’ve all heard the adage, “I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out.” However, have you have heard it in the form of “I went to a soccer game and a Karate sparing match broke out?” Well, thanks to the China/Japan match-up, you have now. The match took place on [...]

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