Statement des IOC zum Fackellauf
Samstag, 05.04.2008, 22:20 Uhr | Kategorien: Links & Downloads, Menschenrechte, Olympische "Spiele" 2008“The International Olympic Committee (IOC) shares the world’s desire for the Chinese government to bring about a peaceful resolution in Tibet as quickly as possible…In regards to the Olympic Torch Relay, which is led by the Organising Committee, we feel that this is an event where the Olympic values are powerfully brought to life. The Olympic Torch is a symbol which inspires people from all over the world to overcome their differences and come together in mutual understanding in anticipation of the Games which it heralds. The IOC’s expectation is that the 2008 torch relay will go ahead as planned.”
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