Asian volleyball body backs Beijing Olympics
6/5/2008 16:38
The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) today expressed its firm support
to the Beijing Olympic Games in the 28th AVC Board of Administration annual
meeting held in Beijing.
The continental ruling body of volleyball said it
opposes any attempt to mix the Olympics with politics.
"The Olympic Games is
a universal sporting gathering led by the International Olympic Committee. One
of its fundamental aims is to contribute to world peace, friendship and
collaboration among the people all over the world," the AVC said in a statement
sent to Xinhua News Agency.
"It is a grand sporting festival for all the
athletes and all the people around the world. The Olympics should not be mixed
with politics. Boycott to the Olympic Games is against the Olympic Charter and
the Olympic spirit," said the AVC.
"AVC, therefore, declares that AVC fully
and strongly supports the Beijing Olympic Games, opposes any boycott attempt and
rejects any intent to use the Olympic Games for political ends."
AVC said it
is impressed with Beijing's preparations for the Olympics.
Xinhua
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