Unique Log: Aug 25, 2008

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Closing Ceremony Highlight Video

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The Summer Olympics came to a close in Beijing with a blast of fireworks, spectacular pageantry and athletes and spectators alike celebrating the joy of sport.Tens of thousands of spectators and athletes packed what became known as the Bird's Nest, the Games' main stadium, for a final party and send-off on Sunday night.

"Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever," IOC president Jacques Rogge told the crowd at the National Outdoor Stadium. "Through these Games, the world learned more about China, and China learned more about the world."

"These were truly exceptional Games," he said, and then declared them formally closed.

Liu Qi, the head of the Beijing organizing committee, said the Games were "testimony to the fact that the world has rested its trust in China."

When the first round of fireworks died down, a military band played the Chinese national anthem before thousands of acrobats and drummers in brightly coloured costumes danced onto the field.

Unlike the Aug. 8 opening ceremonies, when athletes arrive in groups with their country-mates, the Olympians ran into the stadium, waving to spectators and snapping pictures.

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and British songstress Leona Lewis represented the host of the 2012 Summer Games, London, with a concert from a stage rigged from a double-decker bus. Soccer star David Beckham also appeared.

The ceremonies were also highlighted by a kung-fu demonstration by athletes from a local martial arts school and a duet sung by Chinese soprano Song Zuying and tenor Placido Domingo.
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Beijing 2008 Olympics Closing Ceremony Photo

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China brings the curtain down on the 2008 Olympics and hands over to 2012 hosts London at a spectacular closing ceremony inside the Bird's Nest Stadium.

Fireworks in the shape of the Olympic rings are shown over National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics on Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Performers participate in the closing ceremony for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Performers line the field during the closing ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China.

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium, in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, right, and British pop singer Leona Lew perform the song "Whole Lotta Love" during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium, Sunday, August 24, 2008.

English soccer star David Beckham kicks a ball during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium, in Beijing, Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Fireworks explode over the National Stadium to start the closing ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China, on Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Fireworks explode over China's National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest," during the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, August 24, 2008.

The flag of Great Britain, host of the next Olympics 2012, is raised during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 24 August, 2008.

Performers including dancers and some of the 200 bouncing and flying men with drummers hanging from a suspended heavenly drum during the Closing Ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at National Stadium, Beijing, China, 24 August 2008.

Performers participating underneath high suspended ' heavenly drums ' during the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 24 August 2008.

A typical London doubledecker bus during the handover to London for the 2012 Olympic games Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium, Beijing, China, 24 August 2008.

A combo picture shows the Olympic Flame burning in its last moments (top) atop the National Stadium or Bird's Nest before it is extinguished (below) during the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, known as Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 24 August 2008.

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India Vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Highlights Video

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Idea Cup, 2008; Sri Lanka vs India, 3rd ODI; highlights; R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, August 24, 2008

Splendid victory for the Indians after they piled up a good fighting total on the board. The Sri Lankans never helped themselves by losing early wickets and were once again under a threat of being skittled out under 100. But the age old problem of the Indians came to the surface again as they allowed Thushara and skipper Jayawardene to settle in and pile on a fabulous partnership late in the innings. Once the partnership was broken, it was all over for the Sri Lankans. Mahela went down fighting but one needs to accept that the Lankans never batted well to chase this total down.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the Man of the Match for his fine knock of 76 which enabled India post a challenging total.

Match Status: India won by 33 runs
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Series India led the 5-match series 2-1
3rd ODI India VS Sri Lanka Wickets India

3rd ODI India VS Sri Lanka Wickets Sri Lanka

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Watch Online Sagarmatha Television

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Sagarmatha Television is a new Nepali satellite channel launched in 2007 in Kathmandu, Nepal. It broadcast latest news from Nepal and more.

Sagarmatha Television

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