Big future ahead for Bird's Nest

People who failed to get tickets for Olympic events at the Bird's Nest can look forward to getting inside the iconic venue after the Games, as it was announced it will become a sports and entertainment venue.

Beijing CITIC Consortium Stadium Operation Co Ltd, a co-venture among CITIC Group, Beijing Urban Construction Group and Golden State Holding Group Corp, recently won the rights to operate the stadium for 30 years after the Games.

It said the venue will be used for a range of sports and entertainment events and other commercial operations.