BOCOG Executive Vice-President Jiang Xiaoyu attended the unveiling ceremony on December 28. [CRIENGLISH.com]

The Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee, or BOCOG, recalled its major preparation works in 2006 on Thursday as the top 10 news stories on the Beijing Olympic Games were unveiled.

"The Chinese government attaches great importance to Olympic preparation" and "Affordable ticket prices announced for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games" ranked high on the list.

Wang Hui, vice-director of the media and communications department of BOCOG, talked about the affordable ticket prices when she unveiled the rankings.

"The decision for low ticket prices is out of the national condition and general people's payment ability. What is more important is to help more people watch the games in person and participate at the Olympics."

The top 10 Olympic stories came from over 300,000 votes from both at home and abroad through the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. 

The Top 10 list:

1) Chinese government attaches great importance to Olympic preparation

2) Affordable ticket prices announced for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

3) Support structures for the National Stadium removed successfully

4) Over 240,000 Beijingers apply to volunteer

5) BOCOG launches Heart-to-Heart Partnership program

6) IOC decides on the competition schedule for Beijing 2008

7) Creation team for games ceremonies announced

8) Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Mascot Fu Niu Lele unveiled

9) Beijing 2008 Olympic pictograms unveiled

10) Regulations on Reporting Activities in China by Foreign Journalists issued