The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games have just ended with a spectacular closing ceremony but “One World One Dream” will continue to live on as it fully reflects the essence and the universal values of the Olympic spirit - Unity, Friendship, Progress, Harmony, Participation and Dream.

It expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a bright future of mankind. People of the world may come in different colors, languages and races, but share the charm and joy of the Olympic Games and together seeking for the ideal peace for mankind.

We belong to the same world and we share the same aspirations and dreams. “Through these Games, the world learned more about China, and China learned more about the world,” said Jacques Rogge, International Olympic Committee president, in his closing address.

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Beach volleyball has been a hot event to watch, primarily the bikinis worn by female competitors.

The best part is when music is played between sets while female dancers in bikinis performed for the crowds.

Here are some shots of the girls showing off their moves during the beach volleyball matches.

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The Beijing Olympic Games multiple 8s opening was certainly very auspicious for China having won the most gold medals so far but for Michael Phelps it was more than that. It is a new record set to be hold for many years until broken.

Michael Phelps has gone where no one in the Olympic history has gone before scoring a record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday, propelling the U.S. team to a hard-fought victory in the 4×100 medley relay.

It was a dream come true for Phelps as  his eighth win in as many events at the Water Cube bumped fellow American Mark Spitz’s name off the mark he had held since the 1972 Olympics. Spitz captured seven titles in seven races in Munich, a feat many said couldn’t be topped.

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