BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 25: Workers paint a statue of NBA star Shaquille O'Neal in the Li Ning Physical Training Park on March 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. Beijing has stepped up preparations for the Olympics, including advancing the construction of Olympic venues, improving city facilities, launching volunteer programs and starting campaigns to boost the enthusiasm of citizens. Getty Images logo Getty Images 22 months ago

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 25: Workers paint a statue of NBA star Shaquille O'Neal in the Li Ning Physical Training Park on March 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. Beijing has stepped up preparations for the Olympics, including advancing the construction of Olympic venues, improving city facilities, launching volunteer programs and starting campaigns to boost the enthusiasm of citizens.

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