Beijing 2008 Legacy

Beijing 2008: Showcasing China

Under the vision of “Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics and People’s Olympics”, the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 aimed to showcase China’s position and potential in the modern world. Benefits in the fields of sport, education and culture, the environment and urban development are still alive in the Chinese capital.
Legacy overview
Legacies for People All news
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    Olympic Blue

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    Healthy China

Legacies for Cities All news
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    Transport infrastructure development

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    Promoting renewable energy

Legacies for Sport All news
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    China tennis boom

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    Elite sport success

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    Founding of the Beijing Olympic Development Association

Venues’ legacies All news
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    Overview

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    The Bird’s Nest

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    Water Cube

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    Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park

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    Wukesong Sports Centre

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The Olympic Games are all about their legacies. The benefits that the Games create – from increased sports participation and educational programmes to a boosted economy and an improved urban environment – are numerous. 
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