Beihang University Gymnasium
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Beihang University Gymnasium is a 5,400-seat indoor arena located on the campus of Beihang University in Beijing
, China
. It hosted weightlifting
competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics
and powerlifting
competitions at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
.
Beijing
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, China
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. It hosted weightlifting
Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 19. Competitions were conducted at the Beihang University Gymnasium.-Events:15 sets of medals were awarded in the following events:...
competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
and powerlifting
Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beihang University Gymnasium from September 9 to September 16. Any athlete who met a minimum level of disability could take part in these events.-Events:There were twenty powerlifting events, corresponding to ten weight classes each for...
competitions at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
.