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China unveiled an extravagant farewell to the Olympics and Beckham said hello by kicking a ball for the countdown to London 2012.
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China unveiled an extravagant farewell to the Olympics on Sunday .
From Usain Bolt's antics to Michael Phelps sweeping eight golds, Gulf News charts some of the most memorable moments from the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing.
A look at the athletes in action on Day 16 of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
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Beijing Olympic Bonanza
2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Participating countries at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Olympic athletes in action: Day 1
Olympic athletes in action: Day 2
Olympic athletes in action: Day 3
Olympic athletes in action: Day 4
Olympic athletes in action: Day 5
Olympic athletes in action: Day 6
Olympic athletes in action: Day 8
Olympic athletes in action: Day 9
Lightning Bolt: The fastest man alive
Michael Phelps in pictures
Olympic athletes in action: Day 10
Olympic athletes in action: Day 11
Olympic athletes in action: Day 12
Olympic athletes in action: Day 13
Olympics athletes in action: Day 15
Olympians from the Middle East
Olympics athletes in action: Day 16
Extravagant farewell to Beijing Olympics
The best of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
The Medallists
China's Chen wins Olympic weightlifting gold
Czech shooter wins Olympic Games' first gold
China gets another Olympic gold after Pang's victory
US swimmer Michael Phelps picks up first gold medal
Kostelecky wins gold in trap shooting
Britain's Adlington wins 400-metre freestyle Olympic gold
India's Bindra wins Olympic gold
Algerian judoka makes history with bronze medal
Phelps climbing to target
Tiny two bag hosts' third gold
Togo takes their first medal ever in the Summer Games
'Young general' wins weighty fight
Michael Phelps is world's greatest Olympian
Germany come out on top
Arab judokas notch up two more
Redemption day
Australia steal gold from USA in women's 800-metre freestyle relay
Golden day for Asia
Phelps creates history at Beijing Olympics
Phelps wins record eighth Olympic gold
Tunisian swimmer wins 1500m freestyle at Beijing Olympics
Rafael Nadal wins gold at Beijing Olympics
Shelly-Ann Fraser wins women's 100m
Flawless Izbasa floors judges to grab gold
Golden girl Tomescu no old-timer
Mellouli redemption
Jelimo grabs gold as dope cheats miss out
Ramzi claims Bahrain's first gold
India bags second medal in wrestling event
Ready, set, bolt: Usain strikes again
Saytiev wrestles to fourth Games gold
Liukin delivers the flair
Afghan fights to win first medal
Swimmathon
Jamaican Walker leaps to hurdles victory over US
Russian duo repeats gold in synchro swimming
We've got mail: a silver postcard comes to Gulf News from Beijing
Spotakova wins javelin gold medal with dramatic throw
Kaniskina battles rain to walk off with 20km gold
Jamaican athletes dominate Olympic sprint events
Britain top sailing nation again
Merritt leaves all others behind
Robles storms to win
Hostesses lose out as Dutch ladies win Games hockey gold
Hadi Saei wins Iran's first Olympic gold
Sudanese runner wins silver in 800m in Beijing
Kenyan Samuel Wanjiru wins gold in Olympic Marathon
Hungary clinch third straight Olympic gold in water polo
China make boxing history with Olympic golds
Number play at the Olympics
Opinion
Cleaning up dissenters before the Olympics?
A good time to pressure China
Watch out for it in the Olympic year
When boycotts should be boycotted
Olympics and politics do not mix
China's own way at Olympics
Politics
Steven Spielberg withdraws as adviser to Olympics
Decision to quit Olympics' post hailed
Chinese officials confident on security at Olympics
Tibet mars Olympic shine
EU against Olympic boycott
Crackdown sparks criticism in Tibet
Pelosi to Dalai Lama's defence
'Olympic boycott should not be ruled out'
Dalai Lama accused of taking Olympics hostage
IOC chief in 'silent diplomacy' with China
China's Hu says Olympics security is top priority
Pelosi suggests Bush should boycott Olympics
Clinton advises Bush to boycott Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing
Bush asked not to pardon Jones
Last-minute Games admission for Iraq
Activist tries to show Tibetan flag at Olympic venue
Torch Relay
Greece hands over Olympic flame
Arrests mar Olympic torch arrival in London
Protesters force cancellation of Olympic torch relay in Paris
Olympic protestors scale Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
The journey of the Olympic torch
Olympic torch greeted by cheers in Tanzania
Warm welcome for Olympic torch in Oman
Pakistan changes Olympic torch relay route
Olympic torch relay
Teenage Emirati runs with Olympic torch bearers in Muscat
Emirati boy gatecrashes running party in Muscat
Passion lights up Muscat as huge crowds gather for Olympic flame
PM warns 'crazy' Olympic protestors as torch arrives in Thailand
Anti-China protests at torch run in Bangkok
Skirmishes on Japan leg of Olympic torch relay
Scuffles mark start of Seoul torch relay
Olympic torch arrives to cheers on stop in Vietnam
Olympic torch arrives in Hong Kong ahead of Friday's relay
Olympic torch paraded in Macau
Olympic torch flame put out in China relay
Olympic torch reaches Tibetan capital of Lhasa
China condemns Dalai Lama in Tibet during Olympic torch procession
Torch arrives in China after troubled international tour
Protesters arrested over 'Free Tibet' banner in China
Olympic torch paraded through Beijing in final leg of relay
Olympic torch relay enters final leg amid threats of rain
Special Report: Beijing 2008
Olympic History: The catalyst for collaboration
UAE Team: The UAE goes for gold
Athletics: Battle for victory on track and field
Sailing: Riding the waves of victory
Gymnastics: A display of agility and strength
Softball: Swan song
Wrestling: A sport as old as the Games
Takewondo: For the sake of gold and glory
Archery: A tribute to tradition
Basketball: Going for a slam dunk
Equestrian: Saddling up for success
Boxing: Gloves are on, let the battle begin
Badminton: Where speed is of the essence
Canoeing: With a prayer and a paddle
Shooting: An eye on the target
Aquatics: Creating a big splash
Hockey: Sticking it out through a century
Fencing: Parry and thrust for medals
Football: It'll all be kicking off in Beijing
Rowing: Gain victory by a stroke
Baseball: Hoping for a home run
Table Tennis: The red dragons rule the table
Cycling: Pedal power on the path to glory
Modern Pentathlon: Facing up to the big five
Handball: Let's hand it to them
Volleyball: Having a ball
Weightlifting: Meet the strong contenders
Tennis: Serving them right
Triathlon: A test of endurance
Judo: The gentle route to victory
Sporting Destination: Gearing up for the Games?
Sports
Ahmad and Saeed to take part in Beijing
UAE announces representatives for Beijing Olympics
Ali hopes 'Indian Express' can get back on track
Olympic dream over for Indian hockey team
Philippines stays hopeful
Gebrselassie set to miss Beijing Olympics
It's dream time for Brazilian Oktmoto
RAK round to fire Beijing dream
Gateway of dreams
Shaikha Maitha bound for Beijing Olympics
UAE to send biggest ever contingent
Dubai-bred swimmer Sarah Isakovic goes for gold
Palestinian Olympic hopeful leaves Gaza to train for Beijing games
Gebrselassie will run at Olympics
Carrying Olympic torch is a dream come true, says Shastri
Oman insists Torch will burn freely
Olympic committee disapproves of political protests
Legendary Omani footballer Gulam to carry Olympic torch
'Mermaid'will not compete
Maitha racing against time for Beijing
Morocco eye maiden medal
Korean archers want all golds again
No time for mistakes for Omega at Olympics
Pistorius resumes Olympic bid with top field at Golden Gala
UAE Shaikh Ahmad aims to hit gold target in Beijing
US Beijing lineup a formidable army of athletic giants
UAE swimmer eyeing records at Olympics
Drug allegations rubbish, says Al Jasmi
Fun City hosts Olympics delegates
Pistorius hits out at IAAF after missing Games mark
Powell wins after rival pulls out with injury
Cash bonanza for winning Olympic athletes
UAE sailor seeks pressure-free Olympics
UAE sailor hopes for light wind in Beijing
The final showdown
China crash to first place
Super start
Briton Saunders impresses in first Games bout win
UAE's swimmer Al Jasmi sets new national record
Tennis lesson
Olympics inspires in many different ways
In elite company
Silver lining
UAE's Olympic hopes on a slide
Striking back
Indian pair easily sweep past doubles opponents
National pride
Montsho and Kgosiemang carry nation's hopes
Belgian Brouwer caught up in emotional mix
Dibaba plans distance double
Latifa aiming to go clear for UAE in show jumping
US home town proud of their hero
Thai boxer Manus proves he's still got what it takes
Sprinter sets sights on delivering double gold
Sprint star Al Salfa eyes UAE 200-metre record
World number one Idowu misses triple jump victory
Olympic Games day of reckoning for Maitha
Double trouble for US Olympic relays squads
US wins men's 4x400 relay gold at Beijing Olympic track
US net it in Beijing Olympic Games
Usain Bolt: A sprint hero just in time
UAE team
Taekwondo team gets set for Games
Former Olympic silver medallist bemoans stagnation in shooting
Al Qubaisi elated to represent UAE
Shaikha Maitha in training for Olympics
'Legacy of UAE's only gold wasted'
Shaikha Latifa's showjumping prowess
UAE's Shaikha Latifa primed for success
Shaikha Maitha spars with gold medallist
UAE's sailor confident at Olympics
UAE sprinter heads to Beijing Olympics
UAE's own Olympic warriors
All roads lead to Beijing for UAE stars
UAE swimmer sets sights on new record
Shaikha Maitha finds inspiration to succeed at home
Big Beijing welcome for Maitha
Gunning for gold again
Shaikh Ahmad, UAE gold medalist, to retire
Ahmad misses the mark
Star inspires the world's youth
Crime and violence
China warns of Olympics unrest and sabotage
China detains 100 for riot in southwestern town
Migrant workers go on the warpath in Chinese town
16 policemen killed in attack in China declared revolutionary martyrs
Terrorists issue new Olympic threat: US analysts
US tourist killed in Beijing attack
Eight killed as explosions rock China's restive western region
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