2008 Beijing Olympic Games

Athletes

	Zou Shiming awards China first Olympic boxing gold Zou Shiming, the best hope in China for its first Olympic boxing gold, eventually made the dream come true on home turf, winning the men's light fly 48kg crown at the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday.

	Karabatic shines as France claims 1st Olympic men's handball title The French team featured by star Nikola Karabatic won its first Olympic title in men's handball by defeating Iceland 28-23 on Sunday in Beijing.

	China's flying dark horse becomes lord of ring Zhang Xiaoping knew he was called a dark horse at the Beijing Olympic Games. With a flying horse tattoo on his left arm, the Chinese light heavyweight boxer said he aimed high before the Olympic final, and he did it by winning the gold.

	Bolt: Showboating just part of who I am Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt defended his flamboyant celebration after he won the 100m and 200m in world record fashion, having been criticized by International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Jacque Rogge, who said Bolt did not act in the "spirit of the Olympic ideal".

	Messi and Argentian, King and storm "King" Lionel Messi guided the Argentina storm to final glory at Beijing Olympic men's soccer tournament. It's a fairy tale ending -- the best team took the gold medal and other respectable teams like Nigeria and Cote d'Iovire got their rewards.

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