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IOC Reaffirms the Right of Free
Speech in 2008 Olympic Games |
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IOC expressed relief that the Olympic torch relay passed off
without major incident in San Francisco and reaffirmed the right
of free speech for athletes at the Beijing Olympics.
In the meantime, IOC's president, Jacques Rogge, declared that
the rest of the international torch relay would not be cut short
or cancelled.
The San Francisco parade route was changed and shortened to
prevent disruption by crowds of protesters. They are criticizing
China's policies on Tibet and Darfur and have turned the Beijing
Games into one of the most contentious events in recent history,
and as such, presents the IOC with one of its toughest tests.
As we know, the history of the Olympic Games are fraught by many
challenges, usually based on the politics. But we have full
confidence that China will host a very success Games in Beijing. |
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