Sydney Orchestra “Synched” 2000 Olympics Performance (too)
August 29, 2008
“What is the big deal!! When you do a live show it is sometimes neccessary to fill in with prerecord section in some instances,” cries Robyn, a commenter on a Canadian news outlet, in response to recent news about the 2000 Sydney Olympic opening performance. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra officially acknowledged that their performance during the opening ceremonies was “entirely prerecorded” and that part of the music was recorded by another symphony: their rivals, Melbourne. Members of the Asian American community respond, “If there was so much controversy about the Chinese lip-syncing or “faking” performances in Beijing, why isn’t there any fuss about the Australians in Sydney?” is there a double standard? If so, why? Read more
AsianWeek’s Most Memorable Moments of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
August 26, 2008
A look at AsianWeek’s most memorable moments of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
1. Chinese Gymnasts - Age in Question
Perhaps one of the most controversial moments in Olympic Gymnastics history. The legitimacy of the gold medals won by China’s women’s gymnastics team Read more
Karma or Numerology on China’s Medal Count?
August 26, 2008
Internet broad band connections in China are being flooded with notions that the medal count numbers (51 gold medals, 22 silver medals, 28 bronze medals) look strikingly similar to the date and time of one of China’s most devastating natural catastrophes, the Sichuan Earthquake (May 12, 2:28pm or 5-12, 2:28). Are the powers beyond human comprehension trying to warn us of a bigger disaster? Should we prepare for the worst? Read more
An Olympic Perspective on Diversity
August 25, 2008
Obama has focused Americans on the conversation of diversity and excellence. We are a nation that carefully selects school superintendents, democratic convention delegates, while appointing public officials and hiring executives carefully to reflect the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of America. But the Olympics show us that all of our conventional wisdom about affirmative action and radical liberation are dead wrong.
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2008 Beijing Olympics – The Day After Verdict
August 24, 2008
Beijing Olympic Games
Augut 8, 2008 - August 24, 2008
After building up expectations for an historic Beijing Olympic Games, host country China was knocked on its heels after worldwide protests over Tibet, and last minute fears about environmental pollution. But no major problems developed, and nations, organizations and individuals are all putting their spin on the history of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Read more
Beijing Olympic Medals: Most World Sharing Ever
August 24, 2008
First-time Olympic host China topped the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. But the United States, Britain and other nations also celebrated, as Olympic medals were spread out to more winning nations than in any other Olympic Games.
Final Beijing Olympic Medal Count
August 24, 2008
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2008 Olympic Medal Count |
Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| COUNTRY | ||||
| United States | 36 | 38 | 36 | 110 |
| China | 51 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| South Korea | 13 | 10 | 8 | 31 |
| Japan | 9 | 6 | 10 | 25 |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| North Korea | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Mongolia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Thailand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Maylasia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vietnam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Asian American is “World’s Greatest Athlete”
August 23, 2008
Bryan Clay brings Olympic decathlon title back to the United States, and it wasn’t even close.
BEIJING – The world’s greatest athlete may or may not eat Wheaties for breakfast, but we know that he drinks traditional Japanese rice soup every New Year’s eve.
Bryan Clay finished the 10-discipline decathlon competition with 8,791 points on Friday, a whopping 240 ahead of the silver medalist. It was the most one-sided decathlon triumph since the 1972 Munich Games. Read more
Chinese Gymnasts Age Update: IOC Begins Investigation on He Kexin
August 21, 2008
In an interview with The Times of London, the International Olympic Committee has officially ordered an investigation on He Kexin’s age. Any official evidence proving that Kexin did not meet the age requirements for gymnastic competition in the 2008 Olympic games could ultimately strip the Chinese gymnastic star of her medals. Read more
Kai & US Soccer Team Win Gold: What Does Her Tattoo Say?
August 21, 2008
Natasha Kai and the Women’s US Soccer Team defeated Brazil today 1-0 in a surprising victory for the gold medal. It was the third time in four Olympics. Throughout the match the US was undermanned and outplayed but Carli Lloyd came through to score in the sixth minute of extra time. The Americans soared across the field, jumping, and shouting as the final whistle blew. As pictures of Natasha Kai and her many tattoos are being flooded on the internet lately, fans wonder what the one across her stomach says. Find out! Read more
Japan Upsets US in Softball With 3-1 Victory
August 21, 2008
BEIJING - As the end of an Olympic sport drew to a close, so too did USA’s dominating softball dynasty. They lost the gold for the first time since September 21, 2000 at Sydney. Lovieanne Jung, featured in the AsianWeek exclusive, was one of five players to leave their cleats on home plate after the game as both a tribute to the sport and the end of their international careers. Read more
Beijing Olympic Medal Count Update 08/20/08
August 20, 2008
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2008 Olympic Medal Count |
Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| COUNTRY | ||||
| United States | 26 | 28 | 28 | 82 |
| China | 45 | 14 | 20 | 79 |
| South Korea | 8 | 10 | 6 | 24 |
| Japan | 8 | 6 | 9 | 23 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| North Korea | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Mongolia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Vietnam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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