BOCOG Executive Board: 2008 a decisive year

Next year will be the Olympic year for China and the world -- a decisive year for the organizers to put forth their best efforts to cross the finish line in Games preparations, according to the 90th BOCOG Executive Board on December 6.

The EB meeting heard a report outlining the work in 2008 for the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In their preparatory work for 2008, the organizers will:

-- Further carry out the scientific development concepts and directives of the central government on Games preparations;

-- Give prominence to people-oriented principles, vigorously implement the concepts of the "Green Olympics," "High-tech Olympics," and "People's Olympics" and extensively promote the concept of "Transcendence, Equality, Integration" of the Beijing Paralympic Games;

-- Take advantages of systems, mobilize the enthusiasm of all circles, and integrate the predominant all resources;

-- Further enhance the sense of responsibility and shared commitment;

-- Stage high-level Olympic Games with distinguishing features on opening-up platform with passionate and friendly smiles, high standards and meticulous services;

-- Thoroughly engage in the operation and organization of Olympic sports, organize large-scale ceremonies and cultural events including the opening and closing ceremonies, and cultivate an atmosphere favorable to welcoming the Olympics and participating in the Olympics;

-- Further increase overseas contact, offer exceptional services to all client groups, enhance the promotion of the Olympics, and refine media services to create positive public opinion at home and abroad for the success of the Olympic Games;

-- Put into effect all Olympic security measures to meet the goal of a peaceful Olympics and improve the city's operation, management and services;

-- Ramp-up the public campaign of "Welcome the Olympics, Promote Civility and Create a Sound Social Environment;"

-- Boost preparatory work for the Paralympic Games and successfully stage the Paralympic Games to make the two Games equally splendid; and

-- Intensify teambuilding to offer a strong organizational structure for the success of the Olympic Games, use the principle of frugality in staging the Olympics and ensure the transparency of the work.

The meeting also heard a report on the promotional and media operation plans for the torch relay outside the Chinese mainland, a large-scale expo project themed "One World One Dream," and the design of uniforms for the Games-time personnel and technical officials.

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