One year count down to Beijing Olympics


	One year count down to Beijing Olympics

Toogoo

8-7-2007 2:05 AM

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politics

Toogoo says:

When China was awarded the Games it was seen as an opportunity to promote human rights and address environmental issues.

With one year to go food and air worries remain and clearly reporters are not being given the freedom as promised.

Unless the organisers view these as major obstacles to overcome, is it possible to host a successful Games from August 8-24 next year???

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