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AsianWeek’s Most Memorable Moments of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Posted on August 26, 2008 | 4 CommentsA 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 -
Kristie Ahn – Youngest Qualifying Player at the U.S. Open
Posted on August 26, 2008 | No Comments16-year-old Kristie Ahn lost to Dinara Safina of Russia 3-6, 4-6 during the first round of the US Open in Flushing, New York. Ahn was the youngest competitor in the main draw of singles at the US Open. Ahn won all six sets of the... -
LPGA Requires English for International Golfers
Posted on August 26, 2008 | No CommentsIn 2009 the LPGA will require all players to speak English. Some members are facing suspension if they cannot pass an English Oral Assessment. The rule is effective immediately for new players. The rule is being implemented, some say, because of the increase of Asian... -
Karma or Numerology on China’s Medal Count?
Posted on August 26, 2008 | No CommentsInternet 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... -
An Olympic Perspective on Diversity
Posted on August 25, 2008 | No CommentsObama 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... -
2008 Beijing Olympics – The Day After Verdict
Posted on August 24, 2008 | No CommentsBeijing 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,... -
Beijing Olympic Medals: Most World Sharing Ever
Posted on August 24, 2008 | No CommentsFirst-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
Posted on August 24, 2008 | No Comments2008 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... -
Asian American is “World’s Greatest Athlete”
Posted on August 23, 2008 | No CommentsBryan 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... -
Chinese Gymnasts Age Update: IOC Begins Investigation on He Kexin
Posted on August 21, 2008 | No CommentsIn 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...