VOA News: Asia
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VOA News: Asia
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VOA News: Asia
For 21 days in August, thousands of athletes, journalists and visitors from around the world will descend upon Beijing for the Summer Olympics Games.
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A lavish opening ceremony and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron will formally begin the Beijing Games, even though the men’s and women’s football (soccer) tournaments have already kicked off.
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Although the opening ceremonies are on Friday, Olympic competition begins Wednesday with the start of the women’s football (soccer) tournament. At the Beijing Games in China, VOA’s Jim Stevenson has this preview.
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