Beijing Olympics 2008

After Abhinav Bindra’s feat of winning the first individual gold medal for India, Ace of Spades Saina Nehwal brought out her best to beat the 5th Ranked Chen Wang of Hong Kong to storm into the Quarterfinals of women’s badminton singles at Beijing Olymipcs 2008.
Saina defeated Chen 21-19, 11-21, 21-11 in 52 minutes. It was [...]

Beijing Police tightened security on Sunday as they investigated the fatal stabbing of the father of a former U.S. Olympian, an attack that stunned the athletic community and embarrassed Chinese authorities determined to hold the most successful Summer Games ever.
Todd and Barbara Bachman of Lakeville, Minnesota — parents of 2004 volleyball Olympian Elisabeth “Wiz” Bachman [...]