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THE OLYMPIC GAMES - CHINA 2008
21 July 2008
[tx: Monday 4 – Sunday 24 August]

Sky News will be in China throughout the Olympics.



THE BUILD-UP TO THE GAMES ON SKY NEWS

China has witnessed an astonishing economic transformation in recent years, firmly establishing itself as a 21st-century superpower. But there is still widespread concern about the country's human rights record. As the world turns its gaze on Beijing on Friday 8 August for the start of the 2008 Olympics, Sky News’ Jeremy Thompson will investigate the changing face of China in a series of exclusive reports and live broadcasts.
Monday 4 – Sunday 10 August

SKY NEWS AT THE GAMES

Sky News will be in China throughout the Olympics. Jeremy Thompson will cover the excitement of the opening ceremony and Peter Sharp, Holly Williams, Chris Skudder and Ian Dovaston will report from China during the games as athletes battle for medals. Can cyclist Mark Cavendish follow his Tour de France stage win with gold for Great Britain? Sky News will cover all the latest results and presenter Kay Burley will cover the events at the closing ceremony where London will get its chance to impress the world with a spectacular display at the handover.

Opening Ceremony Friday 8 August

Closing Ceremony Sunday 24 August


For further information please contact:
Charlotte Dixon - Sky News Publicity Manager
Tel: 020 7800 4341
Email: charlotte.dixon@bskyb.com
Charlotte Reed - Sky News Assistant Publicist
Tel: 020 7705 3417 - 07920 027829
Email: charlotte.reed@bskyb.com
Stella Tooth - Publicity Manager, Sky News
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7800 4289 - 07802 754877
Email: stella.tooth@bskyb.com
Tom McDowell - Programme Information Editor
Tel: 02079415817
Email: Thomas.mcdowell@bskyb.com
Dominic Collett - Programme Information Assistant Editor
Tel: 02079415818
Email: dominic.collett@bskyb.com
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