Host city | Beijing, China | ||
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Motto | One World, One Dream (Chinese: 同一个世界 同一个梦想) | ||
Nations | 204 | ||
Athletes | 10,942 (4,637 women & 6,305 men) | ||
Events | 302 in 28 sports (41 disciplines) | ||
Opening | 8 August | ||
Closing | 24 August | ||
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Stadium | Beijing National Stadium | ||
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The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, were celebrated in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24. The opening ceremony began at 08:08:08 pm CST (12:08:08 UTC) at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing, People's Republic of China. During the games, 10,500 athletes competed in 302 events in 28 sports.