China approves official chant for fans at Olympics

Beijing organisers are promoting an officially sanctioned chanting routine for Chinese spectators at August’s Olympics, state media said on Thursday. 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 August 8-24 Games. … 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.

1. I still prefer “Yankees SUCK!”
2. How much did Beijing have to pay for being named “Official Chant of the 2008 Summer Olympics”?
3. Can’t find an explanation of why “add oil” is the chant of choice in China.