| 3. |
HK to sell 2nd Phase of the HKD Olympic Banknote tomorrow
The 2nd phase of the sale of Olympic Hong Kong Dollar Commemorative will start from tomorrow (August 8) as the Equestrian Events are held in Hong Kong. The ticket holders, participating teams and judges of the Equestrian Events, will be eligible to purchase the "Radiant Joy" HKD single note.
07 Aug 2008 |
| 4. |
Volunteers showcase HK hospitality
About 1,800 well-trained volunteers are ready for the Olympic Equestrian Events and will show athletes, guests and visitors from all over the world the city's hospitality.
07 Aug 2008 |
| 5. |
Olympic torch takes historic run on Great Wall
The Olympic flame made one of its final relays Thursday on the eve of the Olympic Games opening ceremony as torchbearers carried it along the ancient Great Wall of China.
07 Aug 2008 |
| 6. |
Tropical storm delays Olympic horses
Two dozen horses due to arrive in Hong Kong by plane Wednesday for the Olympic equestrian competition have been delayed by a severe tropical storm.
07 Aug 2008 |
| 8. |
Olympic torch arrivals at Beijing
Torch bearers carried the Olympic flame on the final relay of its long and sometimes contentious global tour Wednesday, greeted by rapturous crowds in the Chinese capital two days before it officially launches the Summer Games.
06 Aug 2008 |
| 9. |
Olympic torch finishes China earthquake zone tour
The Olympic torch's final parade in homage to victims of China's earthquake was run Tuesday after the route was changed amid worries about security in a region where Tibetan protests erupted earlier this year.
05 Aug 2008 |
| 10. |
35 HK athletes to fight for Olympic gold
Thirty-five athletes will represent Hong Kong at the Beijing Olympics competing in swimming, track and field, cycling, badminton, equestrian, fencing, rowing, shooting, table tennis, windsurfing and triathlon events.
04 Aug 2008 |
|
