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“Well done, Beijing”

“Well done, Beijing”

During the opening ceremony of the 21st Universiade, French athletes held up a colorful drape congratulations Beijing on winning the bid for the 2008 Olympic Games.

“Don’t tie me kangaroo down”

“Don’t tie me kangaroo down”

The Australian Delegation shows its spirit shortly before the opening ceremony.

“More, please!”

“More, please!”

Athletes munched 600 Peking roast ducks at lunch in the Athletes’ Village yesterday.

“All together now”

“All together now”

Superstar Zhang Huimei rocks the audience with her hit single “Join Hands” at the warm-up concert before the opening ceremony.

“You need hands…”

“You need hands…”

Members of the Portuguese Delegation show Beijing they love it.