The Slogan of the Beijing Olympaid is: One World – One Dream. It expresses the common wishes of people all over the world. One of the most recognized symbols - the Olympic emblem is truly international. The five rings represent five continents of the world and the six colors combined represent all the countries in the world.
The 29th world games are slated to start on August 8, 2008 at Beijing, China. The Olympic Torch Relay started on March 24 at Olympia and it has just concluded (April 7) the fifth leg of the relay at Eiffel Towers, Paris, France. The relay in Paris was disrupted repeatedly by the pro-Tibet activists and campaigners protesting against the human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party. There are concerns over the potential for boycotts of the games from pro-Tibetan organizations. China has also been battling problems with air pollution both in the city of Beijing and in neighboring areas, which needs remediation before the games.
The true spirit of Olympic movement seems to have taken a beating due to the disruptions caused to the relay. The Relay may see more of these disruptions on its way to China. In view of the disruptions, the International Olympic Committee president called for unity in the worldwide Olympic movement.
Yes, it time that politicians should stop politicizing the sports, particularly the international events like Olympic Games. Violence in whatever form and for whatever reason is not compatible with the values of the Torch Rally and the Olympic Games. Let us strive for One World – One Dream.
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