37 stadiums are planned to be used for the 28 sports events during 2008 Olympic Games. The Olympic venues will be situated in the 6 cities: Beijing, Shenyang, Qinhuangdao, Tianjin, Qingdao and Shanghai. 27 sports events will take place in 32 stadiums located in Beijing. Sailing and football preliminary matches will take place in 5 venues outside Beijing.
32 Stadiums in Beijing are concentrated in the following areas: Olympic Green District, Western Community District, University District and Northern Tourist District. The whole layout is described as "One center with three districts".
The Olympic Green will be the "main and central district" where the Games will take place. With 13 sports venues for the Olympic Games, it is the area where major sports events are to take place and 70% of the gold medals will be awarded.
Nine stadiums are located in the "Western Community District". The new project, Wukesong Sports Center, will be a place for residents in Southwest of Beijing to conduct their cultural and sports activities.
Four stadiums are located in the "University District" including the Capital Stadium which will be used by universities and the local community for their cultural and sports activities.
Two stadiums, situated in "Northern Tourist District" including Beijing Countryside Horse Racetrack, will try to facilitate tourism in the suburban area after the Olympic Games.
In other areas, 4 stadiums will be expanded and renovated, e.g. Workers' Stadium, to create a favorable environment for cultural and sporting needs of the community's residents.
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