New Zealand opposes boycotting Beijing Olympics

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-16-2008 13:34

The secretary-general of New Zealand's Olympic Committee says the torch relay symbolizes the Olympic spirit and ideals. And he said it's regrettable that some people are attempting to use the relay for political motives.

The secretary-general of New Zealand's Olympic Committee says the Beijing Olympics will be successful whether those politicians attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics or not.

Barry Maister made the remarks during an interview with CCTV in New Zealand's capital city of Wellington on Tuesday. Referring to a call for a boycott of the Olympics by some politicians in the West Maister said the Games are a grand sports event that have nothing to do with politics.

He also said the Beijing Olympics will be successful whether those politicians attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics or not. New Zealand is set to send a 300-strong delegation, its largest ever to the Beijing Olympics.

Editor:Zhang Ning