The showpiece of the 2008 Summer Olympics was the Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed “The Bird’s Nest” because of its nest-like skeletal structure. The stadium hosted both the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics competition.

What was the theme song for the 2008 Olympics?

Theme song. The theme song of the 2008 Olympic Games was “You and Me,” which was composed by Chen Qigang, the musical director of the opening ceremony. It was performed during the opening ceremony by Chinese singer Liu Huan and British singer Sarah Brightman.

How many athletes competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics?

A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events (one event more than those scheduled for the 2004 Summer Olympics ).

When did the first Summer Olympics take place?

The list of olympic games shows all the summer olympics since the first olympics in 1896. Each olympic year falls in what is known as an olympiad – a four year period represented by roman numerals of which the first olympics in 1896 initiated olympiad I.

What was the first sport to be televised in the Olympics?

Alpine skiing was introduced for the first time. First Olympics to be televised, however the footage could only be watched on local television. Basketball became an Olympic sport for the first time and was won by the USA. Dubbed the ‘Austerity Games’ as there was no money to fund a lavish spectacle. Loading… Loading…

What was the biggest sports event of 2008?

Jan 8 Joe Gibbs retires, for the second time, as head coach of the Washington Redskins Jan 13 Orlando Magic knock down a then NBA-record 23 3-pointers in 37 attempts (62.2%); Jameer Nelson goes 5-for-5 from beyond the arc as Magic beat the Sacramento Kings, 139-107

What was the world record for swimming in 2008?

Mar 22 French Swimmer Alain Bernard sets world record of 47.50 for 100m freestyle long course after winning the European LC Championships 2008 Mar 24 Bhutan officially becomes a democracy, with its first ever general election.

Where was the NFL Championship played in 2008?

Jan 20 AFC Championship, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough: New England Patriots beat San Diego Chargers, 21-12 Jan 20 NFC Championship, Lambeau Field, Green Bay: New York Giants beat Green Bay Packers, 23-20 (OT) Jan 20 “Breaking Bad”, created by Vince Gilligan and starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul premieres on AMC