Swiss delegation head impressed by Beijing Olympic Village
29/7/2008 18:10
"I have never seen such beautiful Olympic Village," head of the Swiss
Olympic delegation Werner Augsburger said in Beijing yesterday.
In an
interview with a Swiss TV station, Augsburger, who attended the Sydney and the
Athens Olympics, lavished praise on the Olympic Village in Beijing. "The Village
is very charming, with trees and lawns everywhere and lots of gathering places
for the athletes," he said.
He also praised the warm reception by the local
people, saying that everyone seems ready to help.
The Swiss athletes will
take part in 17 different Olympic sport events.
Xinhua
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