BEIJING , China ( CNN ) -- NEW : Fireworks , drummers in opening ceremony of 2008 Summer Olympics . The Olympic flame is carried by a man during the Opening Ceremony at Maracana Stadium on July 27, 2008. President Bush among world leaders attending opening ceremony . More than 10,000 athletes to compete for about 300 gold medals .
NEW : Fireworks , drummers in opening ceremony of 2008 Summer Olympics . The Olympic flame is carried by a man during the Opening Ceremony at Maracana Stadium on July 27, 2008. President Bush among world leaders attending opening ceremony . More than 10,000 athletes to compete for about 300 gold medals .