All Articles Tagged 'olympics' (58)

Video - Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo Arrives to Beijing Airport

As we already said, Rafa Nadal arrived with his compatriot Tommy Robredo to Beijing airport on 04. August 2008. And it was crazy!! So many reporters and fans, Rafa asked in one moment "Can I go now, please?"! Here is the video of their… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 5, 2008 at 7:11am — 2 Comments

Rafa Nadal in Beijing Olympic Village

Rafa Nadal was spotted in Beijing Olympic village talking to other Spanish Olympians. He posed with Spain's female hockey players and was obviously in a good mood with smile on his face. He was also seen on the practice court.…

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Rafa arrived to Beijing

Rafael Nadal arrived to Beijing on Monday. He was spotted on Beijing airport.

Here are the photos of Rafa's arrival.…

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Welcome to Beijing

The whole world is moving to Beijing. The Beijing Olympic games starts on Friday.

China is making its final preparations six days before the Olympics. A dress rehearsal for the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony went ahead on August 2.

Here are the photos of stadiums, fireworks and ceremony...enjoy!…

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Ana Ivanovic arrived to Beijing

We wrote that Ana is supposed to arrive to Beijing on Tuesday and she did. Here are the photos of Ana's arrival to Beijing airport.…

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Ana Ivanovic will play in Beijing

There were lot of speculations about Ana's trip to Beijing. According to Serbian "Press" magazine, Ana will go to Beijing, but still don't know if she'll play.

Today, Dusan Orlandic, director of Serbian Tennis Association confirmed that Ana will play in Beijing.

Orlandic said that Ana went to Italy after the Montreal elimination and that she did all necessary tests… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Olympics

World number three Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Beijing Olympics on Thursday after an MRI scan on her right shoulder revealed two small tears.

Sharapova admitted the problem had been getting worse for some time and was advised to go for scans to discover the extent of the injury.

"After…

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Maria Sharapova withdraws from Montreal

Third-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova held off Marta Domachowska of Poland 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. Shortly after the victory, Sharapova withdrew from the tournament due to a right shoulder injury.

"Coming into this tournament I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 31, 2008 at 7:44am — No Comments

Video - Tennis stars set sights on medals

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murry talks about… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 25, 2008 at 6:53am — No Comments

Ana Ivanovic and Serbian Olympic Team received by Serbian President Boris Tadic

(with flag (from right t0 left) is President Tadic, multiple Olympics medalist Jasna Sekaric, Waterpolo star Aleksandar Sapic and Ana Ivanovic)

Serbian President Boris Tadic received sportsmen,… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 23, 2008 at 1:23am — No Comments

Maria Sharapova Interview about Olympics

Here is an interview Maria Sharapova did for ITF Tennis site, called "Olympic spotlight on...Maria Sharapova". Maria talks about Olympic Games and her dreams.

Q: How excited are you about the Olympics?

MS: I'm very excited. It's every young boy's and girl's dream to participate in the Olympics. To… Continue

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Novak Djokovic interview about Olympics

Here is an interview Novak Djokovic did for ITF Tennis site, called "Olympic spotlight on...Novak Djokovic". Novak talks about Olympic Games and Serbian team chances.

Q: What are your early memories of the Olympic Games?

ND: I always dreamed of playing in the Olympic Games.In the first place, because the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 16, 2008 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Video - Roger Federer as a Greek hero

Roger Federer and other legendary Olympic athletes including Yao Ming, Laure Manaudou, Liu Xiang and Yelena Isinbayeva are among the stars of the International Olympic Committee’s public service announcement entitled "Heroes".

"Heroes" leverages the determination and performance of Olympic athletes to communicate the key Olympic values. The campaign also stars Kenenisa Bekele, Haile Gebrselelassie, Vanessa Ferrari and Carolina Kluft who, along with those mentioned above, star as… Continue

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Maria Sharapova's Olympic Look

Masha is back to skirts! A red skirt and white top will be Maria's Olympic apparel. It looks very nice. Well...not nice as Roland Garros Tiffany dress or… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 16, 2008 at 7:37am — 1 Comment

Russian tennis officials rejected Maria Sharapova's request to carry the Russian flag

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Contrary to earlier reports, Maria Sharapova will not be the Russian flag bearer at the opening of the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 16, 2008 at 7:37am — No Comments

Sharapova's Outfit for Olympics?

I found a poster of Maria Sharapova, filed under her forum here, originally from Nike Lab and it says it's her outfit for the Beijing Olympics.

Cute! Red and White - that's how you portray Russia.

Is that another Tiffany earring she… Continue

Added by Alberta on July 14, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Venus and Serena - The Two Greatest Bodies on Earth by Glamour Magazine

According to Glamour magazine sisters Williams have best bodies in the world. The list is made in honor of the Olympics and Olympic superstars we'll all be obsessed with this month as they say.…

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Added by Svetlana on July 10, 2008 at 2:24pm — No Comments

ITF Unveils "Journey to Beijing - Tennis Celebrates the Olympics" Book

The ITF has released a 140-page publication called "Journey to Beijing – Tennis celebrates the Olympics". Over 40 of the world’s leading tennis players took part in the ITF project and were photographed dressed as… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 12:04pm — 1 Comment