Services win high praise from world

QINGDAO: International athletes, coaches and sports officials continue to praise services at the Qingdao Olympic sailing competition four days after races began.

"Everything is fabulous in Qingdao - the venues, hotels and other facilities," said David Kellett, vice-president of the International Sailing Federation.

Qingdao's hotels are offering special services for both athletes and fans. The Haiqing Hotel serves competitors local and Western food, Muslim diets and cuisines in other regional styles.