Article: Beijing Olympic spokesman condemns attempts to sabotage torch relay in London

Beijing Olympic spokesman condemns attempts to sabotage torch relay in London

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- A Beijing Olympic official on Sunday strongly criticized the attempt by some "pro-Tibet independence" activists to sabotage the torch relay event in London, as an obvious act of defying the Olympic spirit.

A spokesman from the torch relay center of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee said that as the highest symbol of the Olympic spirit, the Olympic flame represents peace, friendship and progress. Under the authorization of the International Olympic Committee, the Beijing Olympic torch relay is taking its journey of harmony throughout the world, sharing the passion and glory of ...

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