China's regimented Games: Beijing promotes an official chanting routine

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Incorporating the ubiquitous Chinese sporting chant, "Jiayou" or "add oil", the four-step routine is designed to help spectators cheer in a "smooth and civilised manner" at the Aug. 8-24 Games.

The chant will be promoted by television programmes, video presentations and squads of cheering volunteers at the venues as well as by the education ministry, the People's Daily reported.

Sing song: Olympic officials give fans something to shout about

The routine begins with "Olympics, add oil" accompanied by two claps and a double thumbs up, before continuing with "China, add oil" with two more claps and raised fists.

The "China" and "Olympics" can be replaced to allow support for other countries or individuals, the paper said.

Possible lack of sporting etiquette has been a major concern for city authorities during preprations for the Games and a series of educational programmes have been instituted.

Users of public transport in the Chinese capital are briefed on the rules of Olympic sports on special televsion screens, while special projects have taken place in many city schools to teach the children about the history of the Games.