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George Bush learns some traditions of beach volleyball - Los Angeles Times August 9, 2008 – 11:26 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer George Bush learns some traditions of beach volleyball Los Angeles Times - 49 minutes ago Before taking in the spectacular and awe-inspiring opening ceremonies at the Bird's Nest, President Bush met with the US men's basketball team, otherwise known as the Redeem Team.

The Symbols Behind the Olympic Games Modern Olympic traditions and symbols explained! ¶ Posted 04 July 2008 † Mariam Ma § Sports ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: beijing olympics, fuwa mascots, olympic mascots, olympic symbols, olympic traditions

With the increasing commercialism of the Olympics, sporting scandals, and political overtones, it is often hard to remember what the Olympic Games stand for. In reality, this iconic sporting event has a rich history of symbolisms to represent its ideals.

Some more Olympic facts for you: “Amateur” was eliminated from the Olympic charter in 1971. The Olympic flag was introduced at the 1920 Olympic games, in Belgium. Russian gymnast, Maria Gorokhovskaya holds the record for the most medals one in a single Olympic games, seven medals in 1952.