China goes for gold after dazzling opener

BEIJING: China is hoping for early Olympic gold to cap a dazzling opening ceremony as the first full day of competition got under way on Saturday.Beijing is determined to stage an awe-inspiring Games that will underline its status as a new superpower, and would love to overtake the United States at the top of the medals table.It wowed the world in a breathtaking opening ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium on Friday and has a great chance of winning the first gold at the Games with Du Li in the 10-metre air rifle.Seven golds are up for grabs on Saturday.