Baseball
2008 Beijing Olympics or Games of the XXIX Olympiad is one of the most important International Events in Beijing and also for all the sports lovers across the world. One World, One Dream is the official slogan of the Olympics- a clarion call to all sports lovers across the world to unite.
The Olympics is estimated to bring in considerable recognition and revenues for the Chinese Government. It is going to make China one of the super powers in the world pulpit and its cultural and traditional aspect is going to come to the forefront. The official logo and the mascot all bear a stamp of the tradition of the Chinese. Baseball is one of the most important events in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
The American history and Baseball is closely interwoven. This is one of the most important American games and finds access to every household in America. Baseball there is an integral part of their living life. Japan sands as a close second in its appreciation of the game. Sadaharu Oh, who scored 868 in his career, is considered as one of the leading exponents of the Baseball game. American Baseball was declared as a full ledged event in 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Baseball is generally played by United States, Japan, Australia, Cuba and some other Latin American countries. Agility, speed, target and presence of mind distinguishes this game. Protection is necessary for this game and a helmet and shin guards are mandatory. The outline of the field is shaped like a diamond in accordance with the rules and regulation of the game. There is only one major event in Baseball in the Olympics and that is the Men's Event.
Baeball as a game is simple yet fun filled and exciting. It is played between two teams who take turns in batting and fielding. There are nine innings and the team which scores the most in these innings wins. The game is scheduled to be held from 13th to 23rd august 2008 in Wukesong Baseball Field in Beijing.
