2008 Beijing Olympics

30 August 2008 07:43 BST

Ferguson approached to lead Great Britain football team

Sir Alex Ferguson would be a perfect candidate to lead Team GB

Prime minister Gordon Brown has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson has been approached to lead a potential 2012 Olympic Great Britain football team.

Great Britain have not had a football team compete at the Olympics since 1960, but the 2012 organising committee are thought to be eager to have a home football team... Full Story

Beijing hands over Olympics to London
The 2008 Olympics has come to a close in Beijing, with London officially taking over as host city of the Games. Full Story
Hungary supreme in water polo final
Hungary took the penultimate gold of the Beijing Games, beating the US 14-10 for their third consecutive Olympic triumph. Full Story
Irishman Eagan settles for silver after defeat to Zhang
Irish light-heavyweight fighter Kenny Eagan had to settle for a silver medal after losing his final to Zhang Xiaoping of China in Beijing. Full Story
France end Icelandic dream to claim handball gold
Iceland's quest to win their first ever Olympic gold medal was dashed on the last day of the Beijing Games after France defeated them in the final of the men's handball. Full Story
USA's 'redeem team' win basketball gold in Beijing
America have recaptured the men's Olympic basketball title, having slipped to the bronze medal four years ago, beating Spain 118-107 in the final. Full Story

Russia beat China to rhythmic gymnastics gold
Russia came back from a terrible start in the rhymthic gymnastics to beat the hosts China, who had to settle for silver after finishing less than half a point behind. Full Story
Olympic gold confirms US volleyball dominance
The men's volleyball gold was won by the US on the final day of the Olympics, overcoming Athens champions Brazil in a very good year for the Americans. Full Story

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Closing ceremony photo special
As the Beijing Olympics drew to a close on Sunday, Great Britain gave athletes a taste of the type of Games they can expect in four years' time.Full Story

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Medals table
The final standings in the Beijing medals table.Full Story

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