'Stand out and salute Pakistan contingent'

BEIJING (APP) - Chinese will pay Pakistan contingent a special tribute at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on August 8 for their support and warm help during the earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan on May 12.

"While athletes from different countries will be entering the National Stadium in order, please do not forget about this country (Pakistan) - Please all Chinese do stand and salute to Pakistan," Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee said in a statement on Monday.

A 35-member Pakistan contingent will be taking part in the march-past of the participating countries at the showpiece opening ceremony of the 21-day sporting extravaganza.

Pakistan's main event in Olympic Games will be Hockey while they have secured wild-card entries in athletics, swimming and shooting.