Would-be hostesses at the Olympics and Paralympics' medal ceremonies pose at the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium during the briefing and pep rally for the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, July 20, 2008.

A squad of cheerleaders performs during a dress rehearsal at the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium during the briefing and pep rally for the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, July 20, 2008. [Asianewsphoto]

(Xinhua News Agency, China Daily July 21, 2008)