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Know more on Beijing Olympics Venues

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The interiors of Laoshan Velodrome - the venue for Track Cycling.Laoshan Velodrome:

Capacity: 6,000

Location: Shijingshan District

Built-up area: 32,920 sq m

Event: Track Cycling




Artist's impression of Oly Rowing-Canoeing Park for Beijing Oly 2008.Oly Rowing-Canoeing Park:

Capacity: 25,000

Location: Shunyi District

Event: Rowing, Canoe, Kayak, slalom, marathon swimming.







A file pic of China Agricultural University Gymnasium getting final dressage.China Agricultural University Gymnasium:

Capacity: 8000

Location: China Agri University (East Campus)

Total area: 23,950

Event: Wrestling





A bird's eye view of the playing arena of Peking University Gymnasium - the venue for Chinese favourite sport Ping Pong.Peking University Gymnasium:

Capacity: 8000

Location: Peking University

Total area: 26,900

Event: Table Tennis





A view of the competition arena of Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium - venue for East Asian martial arts.Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium:

Capacity: 8000

Location: Beijing Sci&Tech University Gym

Total area: 23,993 sq m

Event: Judo and Taekwondo

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