Iran terms Olympics logo 'racist'
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 04:23
- Written by Harun
Iran has officially voiced its objection to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the logo of the 2012 London Olympics, condemning it as "racist" as reported by the Iranina Press TV.
In an official letter to the IOC signed by Secretary General of the National Iranian Olympic Committee Bahram Afsharzadeh as well as its Director Mohammad Aliabadi, Iran complained that the logo is "racist" as it features the word "Zion."
Brazil Bidder Rio de Janeiro Picked to Host 2016 Summer Olympics
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- Published on Friday, 09 October 2009 03:08
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The Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro has been selected to host the Summer Olympics in 2016.
Rio de Janeiro was selected in the final round of the voting at the International Olympic Committee meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday night.
