Source: CCTV.com

12-01-2006 07:47

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympics

Photo:Xinhua

The main structure of the National Stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has been completed. This marks a new step forward in the overall venue construction of the Olympic sporting event... less than two years away.

Thursday saw construction workers put the finishing touches on the metal beams to wrap up the one-year hoisting project of the National Stadium. The structure is also known as the "Bird's Nest". The construction now moves to interior installation and decoration. Work is expected to finish by the end of next year. The "Bird's Nest" will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Games.

 

Editor:Lin Lin