Beijing Olympics 2008 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92642187&ft=1&f=92642187 These athletic games bring together those athletes at the top of dozens of summer sports, from swimming and diving to badminton and squash. NPR looks at the games, the athletes, the fans and the role of China as the host country. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:51:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Beijing Olympics 2008 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92642187&ft=1&f=92642187 With Olympics Over, China's Self-Confidence Soars China's 51 gold medals proved its status as a sports powerhouse, and the games showed off its modernity and organization. "China has stood up in the world," one expert says. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93947241&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93947241&ft=1&f=92642187 China's 51 gold medals proved its status as a sports powerhouse, and the games showed off its modernity and organization. "China has stood up in the world," one expert says.

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]]> Debate On China's Openness Continues The Beijing Olympic Games have ended in a blaze of fireworks, with the largest share of gold medals going to the host country. Chinese citizens and state media said that their success in holding the games for the first time would make China a more confident and open country. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93937941&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93937941&ft=1&f=92642187 The Beijing Olympic Games have ended in a blaze of fireworks, with the largest share of gold medals going to the host country. Chinese citizens and state media said that their success in holding the games for the first time would make China a more confident and open country.

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]]> China Celebrates Success Of Olympic Games As the Summer Olympics in Beijing end, Chinese citizens considers the event a resounding success, and national pride goes beyond the gold medals won by Chinese athletes. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93937944&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93937944&ft=1&f=92642187 As the Summer Olympics in Beijing end, Chinese citizens considers the event a resounding success, and national pride goes beyond the gold medals won by Chinese athletes.

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]]> A Beijing Neighborhood Changes NPR's Frank Langfitt used to be a newspaper correspondent in Beijing. After five years away, he returned to his old neighborhood during the Olympics. What he found was a lot of new wealth. And some repression. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93937975&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93937975&ft=1&f=92642187 NPR's Frank Langfitt used to be a newspaper correspondent in Beijing. After five years away, he returned to his old neighborhood during the Olympics. What he found was a lot of new wealth. And some repression.

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]]> Photos From The 2008 Beijing Olympics Pictures from the opening and closing ceremonies and each day of competition, as well as photos of swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnastics. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93496088&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93496088&ft=1&f=92642187 Pictures from the opening and closing ceremonies and each day of competition, as well as photos of swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnastics.

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]]> U.S. Men Reclaim Basketball Gold The last big medal event at the Beijing Olympics — the men's basketball final — was a thriller for the ages. The American "Redeem Team" got redemption by beating Spain, 118-107. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93928576&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93928576&ft=1&f=92642187 The last big medal event at the Beijing Olympics — the men's basketball final — was a thriller for the ages. The American "Redeem Team" got redemption by beating Spain, 118-107.

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]]> China Draws Praise, Criticism As Games End China's capital erupted in fireworks once again as the Beijing Olympics drew to a close. Many Chinese were proud that the games had produced memorable sports moments, but the Chinese government's handling of protests continued to draw controversy. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93927214&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93927214&ft=1&f=92642187 China's capital erupted in fireworks once again as the Beijing Olympics drew to a close. Many Chinese were proud that the games had produced memorable sports moments, but the Chinese government's handling of protests continued to draw controversy.

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]]> U.S. Wins Basketball Gold As Olympics Wind Down On the final day of the Beijing Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team won the gold medal in an exciting victory over Spain. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93922097&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93922097&ft=1&f=92642187 On the final day of the Beijing Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team won the gold medal in an exciting victory over Spain.

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]]> What Went Wrong For The U.S. Track Team Botched relay handoffs, blown leads and injuries have combined to keep the gold medal count way below expectations for the U.S. track team at the Beijing Olympics. Americans usually dominate the sprints, but Jamaica grabbed the baton and ran with it. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93914945&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93914945&ft=1&f=92642187 Botched relay handoffs, blown leads and injuries have combined to keep the gold medal count way below expectations for the U.S. track team at the Beijing Olympics. Americans usually dominate the sprints, but Jamaica grabbed the baton and ran with it.

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]]> A Moment Of Loss For Women's Water Polo Team What happens when gold turns to silver for the U.S. women's water polo team? Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93906392&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93906392&ft=1&f=92642187 What happens when gold turns to silver for the U.S. women's water polo team?

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]]> As Olympics Draw To A Close, A Look At The Host NPR's Frank Langfitt, who has been in Beijing for the past two weeks, talks about how China fared as the host of the Beijing Olympics. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93906389&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93906389&ft=1&f=92642187 NPR's Frank Langfitt, who has been in Beijing for the past two weeks, talks about how China fared as the host of the Beijing Olympics.

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]]> Reviewing The Beijing Olympics The Summer Olympics wrap up in Beijing this weekend. Initial media coverage of pollution and human rights abuses were eclipsed by the sporting events. The games showcased the rising talent of Usain Bolt, but also saw the age of Chinese women gymnasts questioned. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93890830&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93890830&ft=1&f=92642187 The Summer Olympics wrap up in Beijing this weekend. Initial media coverage of pollution and human rights abuses were eclipsed by the sporting events. The games showcased the rising talent of Usain Bolt, but also saw the age of Chinese women gymnasts questioned.

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]]> Imagining The 2012 London Games London will host the 2012 Olympic Games, but organizers acknowledge they have big shoes to fill after Beijing. British comedian Matt Kirshen, a finalist on the 2007 season of NBC's <em>Last Comic Standing</em>, says it's going to be impossible to top the ability of a totalitarian regime. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93890833&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93890833&ft=1&f=92642187 London will host the 2012 Olympic Games, but organizers acknowledge they have big shoes to fill after Beijing. British comedian Matt Kirshen, a finalist on the 2007 season of NBC's Last Comic Standing, says it's going to be impossible to top the ability of a totalitarian regime.

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]]> American Bryan Clay Wins The Decathlon For the first time in 12 years, the United States has won Olympic gold in the decathlon, the 10-event classic of track-and-field athleticism. The U.S. men's beach volleyball team defended the honor of their gender by winning gold to match the American women, but the U.S. baseball team was trounced by Cuba in the semifinal. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93868023&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93868023&ft=1&f=92642187 For the first time in 12 years, the United States has won Olympic gold in the decathlon, the 10-event classic of track-and-field athleticism. The U.S. men's beach volleyball team defended the honor of their gender by winning gold to match the American women, but the U.S. baseball team was trounced by Cuba in the semifinal.

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]]> Pingpong: A Chinese Obsession When Americans play pingpong, it just isn't that big a deal. In China, however, table tennis is a national craze — and fans treat top players like rock stars. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93866221&ft=1&f=92642187 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93866221&ft=1&f=92642187 When Americans play pingpong, it just isn't that big a deal. In China, however, table tennis is a national craze — and fans treat top players like rock stars.

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