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Fans and organizers gear up for upcoming China Open
By Yan Weijue (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-09-30 20:43 Timeline of Preparations for China Open On January 15, 2009, China Open cooperated with many media outlets in Beijing to hold a charity ceremony, donating over 500,000 yuan to One Foundation for the reconstruction work in the earthquake-hit areas in Sichuan. On March 17, 2009, China Open signed a partnership deal with sina.com, designating the latter the exclusive web copartner in the following three years. On March 17, 2009, the committee launched a competition to find lyrics for the China Open theme song. On March 26, 2009, China Open tickets became available for pre-orders. On April 2, 2009, China Open initiated its nationwide cheerleading squad selection. On April 8, 2009, China Open initiated recruitment for over 1200 volunteers. On April 29, 2009, China Open starts its "Dream of Tennis together" activity. On May 18, 2009, China Open held its first oversea media conference in Madrid, Spain. On May 26, 2009, China Open signed a partner deal with CCTV on coverage and live broadcasting in the following five years. On August 25, 2009, China Open revealed its theme song, becoming the first tennis event in the world to have its own song. On September 10, 2009, China Open revealed its Chinese-style cups. On September 23, 2009, China Open revealed its event schedule. On September 26, 2009, China Open held a painting activity for children. On September 28, 2009, China Open revealed its carnival schedule to be held during the tournament.
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