The Coordination Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad -- Beijing 2008 -- will open the sixth plenary session in Beijing on May 16.

During the three-day meeting, the commission will debrief the presentation of the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) on the preparatory work for the 29th Olympic Games and the 13th Paralympic Games, and hold talks with BOCOG on the topics including venue operations, competition schedule, media services, culture and ceremonies, medical services and security matters.

During the session, commission members and experts will visit and inspect Beijing Olympic venues now under construction.

(BOCOG May 16, 2006)