6 Pages
1. Olympic and Paralympic sports
Discover which sports athletes compete in at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
2. Games symbols and mascots
Learn all about the Olympic and Paralympic symbols and the tradition of mascots
3. Ceremonies and the Torch Relays
Find out all about Opening, Closing, Handover and Victory Ceremonies along with the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays!
4. About the Olympic Games
Learn all about the Olympic Games, their ancient history and their founding father, Pierre de Coubertin.
5. About the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Discover useful information on the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
6. The Games
4 News
1. Olympic Stadium looking good
New pictures released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) show the structure of the Olympic Stadium beginning to take shape.
2. UK unites to celebrate Olympic Handover
Over 200,000 people came together at venues around the UK to mark the moment the Games were handed over from Beijing to London.
3. 'Whole lotta love'
A red double-decker bus, three gold medal winning cyclists, footballer David Beckham and musicians Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis all featured in a spectacular show to mark the handover of the Olympic flag from Beijing to London.
4. Beijing Games kick off in spectacular style
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games got off to a spectacular start with a stunning Opening Ceremony at the Bird’s Nest stadium.
