Eurosport will be showing comprehensive coverage of weightlifting events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics from Saturday August 9th. The coverage will include live action and highlights packages of men’s and women’s weightlifting events across the major weight categories.

The channel goes live from 2am each morning through to 5pm. In the evening viewers can enjoy highlights of the day’s competition, including "Beijing Express", a one-hour round up of the day’s action. All main events are then repeated through to 2am.

Leading the weightlifting commentary for Eurosport is David Morgan, former Commonwealth, European Masters and World Masters Championship gold medallist. Further weightlifting coverage and information is provided by Eurosport’s fully dedicated Beijing Olympics mini-website located at uk.eurosport.yahoo.com. Full coverage from all weightlifting events is available with live commentary and written results; previews and reviews from major weightlifting events; exclusive video interviews and reports from Eurosport’s on-site team; and much more.

Eurosport’s coverage of weightlifting at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games begins from 5.15am on Saturday August 9th. The channel is available on Sky 410 and Virgin Media 521. Viewers can also watch the Beijing Olympics live online using the Eurosport Player at uk.eurosport.yahoo.com or access Eurosport’s coverage via the Eurosport Mobile facility, catching up on live results and data wherever you are.