Celebrating the spirit of volunteerism and goodwill from the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games will be televised by the Internet. In addition to this the games website is now available (see screen shot).
Labels: beijing 2008 paralympic games, beijing2008, paralympic games, paralympics
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 22:53
There are many special moments that make up an Olympic Games but what just occurred at the end of the 800 metres final for men, to me defines what the games are about.
Labels: beijing 2008 torch relay, beijing2008, event news, events, olympics
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 21:50
Steve Hooker wins the Pole Vault Gold medal with an Olympic Record leap of 5.96 metres.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 19:33
Artworks displayed in Beijing Olympic Village. Athletes have been copying these poses when taking pictures of each other.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 21:48
Spirit of Sydney members Laurie and Barbara have met up with famous motivator and coach Laurie Lawrence at the Beijing Olympic Village.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 22:42
China's Yao Ming is introduced at the start of the Basketball in Beijing.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 22:35
This soldier looks on motionless whilst guarding olympic facilities in Beijing.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 22:27
Luxurious 5 Star accommodation for athletes in the beijing Olympic Village.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 22:05
Our Spirit of Sydney polo shirts have made it to the top of the Great Wall of China. With thanks to Laurie and Barbara.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 22:03
Our wonderful foundation members Laurie and Barbara Smith have been volunteering in Beijing. They were kind enough to drop us a line ...
Labels: beijing2008, olympics, volunteering, volunteers
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 19:47
These Chinese women holding country name cards we're also caught making memories of their own (courtesy of their digital cameras).
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 17:24
The biggest story at these olympics may not yet have been realised. Eric Shanteau (USA) is a 200 metres breaststroker with testicular cancer and he's going for gold despite his doctors advice.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 17:18
JAYME'S SCHEDULE (note add two hours for Australian East Coast time)
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 21:49
The Paralympic Games will be broadcast on Channel 2 as follows.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 21:48
Photo courtesy of some friends on the ground in Beijing at the moment.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 20:28
The dolphin sculpture in the Olympic Forest Park. Photo courtesy of friends on the ground in Beijing at the moment.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 20:27
Fijiian's would win the best dressed award of there was one. Arriving at World Youth Day 2008.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 13:41
Arriving for World Youth day 2008 and flying the flag.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 13:39
Pilgrims arriving from Korea facing short delays on arrival at World Youth Day 2008 Sydney
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 13:38
World Youth Day pilgrims being interviewed on ABC Radio.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 13:34
Priests from all over the World have begun arriving in Sydney in preparation for World Youth Day
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 13:32
Click on Flipbook to browse through the photos. Click the photos to the left or right to scroll forward or back. Click the centre photo to view the original.
Labels: group news, olympics, peter konnecke, spirit of sydney, sydney, sydney2000, volunteers, website news, world expo sydney
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 20:50
Marjorie presenting cheque on behalf of the Rotary Inner Circle Club of Sutherland to Daniel Beniston, who was representing the Australian Paralympic Committee CEO Darren Peters, whilst Jayme Paris , Australian Paralympic Cycling Team member looks on.
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 10:30
Daniel and Rosemary with the torch that Daniel carried in Tanzania
posted by Peter Konnecke @ 09:37
