Chinese government has tightened visa regulations saying such procedures are normal for Olympic host cities. But Beijing's hotel industry is feeling the pinch, as 50 per cent of the rooms are still not booked. Security checkpoints have been put in place all over Beijing and police are checking each and every vehicle that enters the city. China has identified terrorism as the main threat to the Games and round the clock security checks are in place.
China is heavily relying on 7 ft 6 in-tall Houston Rockets-star Yao Ming.
The hosts won the final 3-2 in a closely contested match.
Pistorius failed to qualify for 400m individual and as well as relay event.
International Hockey Federation said the dates of the tournament will be declared later.
The 100 metres has always been the most eagerly awaited event of any Olympics.
Rajyawardhan Rathore, Karnam Malleswari won Olympic medals for India.Read
India hit a plateau in 90s but then came 3 individuals who turned things around.Read
It give a chance to local rafters to rub shoulders along with international sportspersons.
The third doping bust this year netted the biggest name yet: Italy's Riccardo Ricco.
KD Jadhav won Independent India's first individual medal in the 1952 Olympics.
The American swimmer has postponed his treatment until after the Olympics.
Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva set her world record No. 22 on July 11.
China is heavily relying on 7 ft 6 in-tall Houston Rockets-star Yao Ming.
