Countdown to the 2008 Beijing Olympics!
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Approximately 10,500 athletes from 205 nations are expected to compete in 302 events in 28 sports, only one event more than what was held in 2004. The opening ceremony will kickoff the Olympics in Beijing National Stadium at 8:00pm CST on August 8 and competition will begin on August 9.
