Source: CCTV.com

03-06-2007 15:27

With only 521 days until the start of the Beijing Olympics, preparations for the games are becoming more intense around China. On Monday, the International Amateur Wrestling Federation, or IAWF, inspected venues in Beijing. And, the first batch of volunteer leaders for the 2008 Olympic equestrian event are training in Hong Kong.

IAWF inspects Olympic venues in Beijing

IAWF President Raphael Martinetti inspected the wrestling venues for the Beijing Olympics at the China Agricultural University on Monday morning. The exterior construction of the wrestling gymnasium is finished and the interior will be complete in May. The first test event will begin in August. Martinetti says he is very satisfied with the venues.

Equestrian volunteers training

About 200 people chosen as volunteer leaders for the 2008 Olympic equestrian event are undergoing 80 hours of training in Hong Kong. They will learn basic event knowledge, leading style, and be given on-site practice.

The role of the volunteers is to complement the work of the full-and part-time staff. They will assist athletes, staff, spectators, guests and other visitors in 2008.

Editor:Liu Fang