Some members of Italian delegation pose for a group photo at the Olympic Village, in Beijing, China, July 27, 2008. The Olympic Village for the Beijing Games sprung to life Sunday with a grand opening ceremony.

Some atheletes play billiards at the Olympic Village, in Beijing, China, July 27, 2008.

Some members of Ugandan Olympic delegation pose for photos during a sending off ceremony in Kampala, capital of Uganda, on July 27, 2008.

A Swedish athelete poses for photos at the Olympic Village in Beijing, China, July 27, 2008.

Two athletes chat at the Olympic Village, in Beijing, China, July 27, 2008.