Beijing Olympics 2008

Beijing Olympics come to an end

After two weeks of mesmerizing action and some quite stunning ceremonies, the Beijing Olympics 2008 came to an end on Sunday. This was a successful culmination of the 29th Olympics of the modern era.

An hour-long pre-ceremony featured sequences with Fuwa, the mascot, as the creative theme. Then followed pyrotechnics and display, which only the Chinese could have provided. Using imagery and technology of the highest level, they have now taken Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics to new heights.

China topped the gold tally with 51, leaving the United States way behind second with 36 gold, but they are ahead overall at 110.

Boxing bronze medalist Vijender Singh carried India’s flag at the closing ceremony.

Here are some memories of the Beijing Olympics :

Closing ceremony

Achievements

A special mention of Michael Phelps

Abhinav Bindra wins India’s first individual Gold

India at the Opening ceremony

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