By Olympians, For Olympians
Designed exclusively for the use of Olympic alumni, the Olympians Reunion Centre was developed by the WOA and founding partners, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Visa in recognition of the contributions athletes have made to the Olympic movement. The first ORC debuted at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and the tradition continued in Sydney 2000, Salt Lake City in 2004, Athens in 2004, and Torino in 2006.The ORC is run by and in cooperation with the World Olympians Association (WOA), the representative body of all Olympic alumni. Thousands of visitors from dozens of countries take advantage of the ORC at each Olympic Games. Entrance to the ORC is free to all Olympians.The Beijing 2008 Olympians Reunion Centre will mark the sixth rendition of the unique hospitality concept geared toward past Olympians. Beijing promises to be an exciting locale for the 2008 Olympic Games, and the WOA aims to make the ORC equally exciting.
ORC Beijing 2008 : A gift from Mayor Liu QiBeijing Mayor, Liu Qi and BOCOG General Secretary, Wang Wei generously gifted the fabulous Prince Jun Palace to the World Olympians Association and all visiting Olympians as the site for the 2008 Beijing Olympians Reunion Centre. The facility promises to be the most beautiful and exciting location in ORC history. Located in Chaoyang Park, near the Olympic venue of Beach Volleyball, nestled between the 3rd and 4th ring roads, it is easily accessible by public or private transportation. The WOA will be providing you with regular updates on the development of the ORC in Beijing. Visit www.woaolympians.com to learn more and to register. Make plans now to visit the ORC in Beijing, where you can experience the greatest sporting event on Earth, as well as see old friends and make new ones at the Olympians Reunion Centre.
