[25-08-2008] When Hong Kong resident Suk Chan applied to work as a volunteer for the Olympic equestrian events being held in the city, she had no idea the experience would have such a profound effect on her.

[25-08-2008] China came into the Beijing Olympics with a steely determination to be crowned the world's most dominant sporting nation, and it achieved what it planned with ease. Nothing less than being the best on home soil would satisfy nationalistic pride, and the years of training and vast sums of money pumped into creating elite sportsmen paid dividends.

[25-08-2008] China basked in the glow of their 51st gold medal and got a clear thumbs-up from International Olympic Committee on the last day of the Games on Sunday. The hosts finished well clear atop the medals table with 15 more golds than the United States. The last of the 302 gold medals was won by France in the men's handball.