Beijing Olympics 2008

Below is an unofficial translation I found online for the English lyrics of the beautiful 2008 Olympics song, “Welcome to Beijing.” The lyrics on the video are somewhat different, but have the same meaning.

Another morning is here, and a breath of fresh air comes with it
We will be friends forever, sticking together like fragrance of green tea
You will find my door open for you at all times, and I’ll be waiting for you with my arms open
You’ll get to know me much better once you hugged me, and I promise you will love it here

Please be my guest no matter whether you’re local or from abroad
You are here and you are a friend, and as a friend we welcome you
I want to grow green plants that I will plant in the soil
and will show you our legends so you leave with good memories

You are all my guests, both strangers and friends so please make yourself feel at home
There is always a lot to talk about even if we meet often

Welcome to Beijing, we will show you a place you haven’t yet seen
Charming of Beijing is full of life
Come to Beijing, we can breathe fresh air in the sunshine together
And we both will leave our mark in this yellow soil

My door will always be open and welcoming to the world
The days of the past are welcoming new day with a youthful smile
We are all friends, please come in and make yourself at home
I am waiting for you here with a smile on my face

Welcome to Beijing, may this music touch your soul
Let’s work together and go over and beyond
Welcome to Beijing, to have a dream is great
If you remain brave, the miracles will happen

Olympic Games

Behold, favorite downloads for the 2008 Olympic Games from Download.com.

  1. Olympic Snapshots from the Past screensaver - From the heat of competition to the crowning glory of victory and the crushing agony of defeat, this official Olympics screensaver from the International Olympic Committee has a wealth of historical images from the Summer Games.

  2. Beautiful Beijing screensaver - The 2008 Olympic Games are exposing the city of Beijing to a global audience. Learn a bit more about the people and culture of the city with this official screensaver from the IOC.

  3. Personal Summer Olympics Notes Software - For Olympics junkies only, this simple database software lets you track all of your favorite events and athletes, while keeping notes and counting medals.

  4. Paralympic Games screensaver - The Paralympic Games take place in Beijing after the Olympic Games, from September 6 to 17. This screensaver from the International Paralympic Committee showcases the athletes, events, and spirit of the games..

  5. Masashikun Hi - If the standard Olympic sports like long jump, discus, swimming, and soccer are too passe for you, try out this wacky sports game from Kenta Cho. Instead of heaving a shot-put, you’ll toss a stick figure off a cliff onto a trampoline.

The key government witness in the federal obstruction case against former track coach Trevor Graham testified Wednesday that he supplied steroids to several Olympic gold medalists, including Marion Jones.

Gymnast David Durante knows how to get things done.

The United States will play an exhibition against Canada on July 25 in Las Vegas, its lone game on home soil before heading to China to prepare for the Olympics.

Marion Jones’ husband injecting her with banned drugs. Tim Montgomery going into Mexico with an admitted steroids dealer to test his blood for drugs. Antonio Pettigrew routinely receiving packages stuffed with the oxygen-boosting drug EPO.

About four years ago gymnast Sean Golden packed his bags, loaded them in his 1996 compact Hyundai, and drove with his mother nearly 1,000 miles from his Orlando-based gym to Houston.

China did not reign supreme Sunday at the USA Diving Grand Prix, giving hope to the other nations preparing for the Beijing Olympics. On the final day of competition, the Australians took home two gold medals and a silver, with Russia winning the only other gold medal awarded.

Denis Nizhegorodov set a world record in the men’s 50-kilometer race walk at a World Cup meet Sunday, shaving 1 minute, 34 seconds off the old mark.

A Chinese man has been arrested for saying on the Internet that he planned to grab the Olympic torch during its relay through eastern China, police said Sunday.