Olympics-UN support of Olympics crucial at time of crisis – Guterres

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By Karolos Grohmann BEIJING (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres defended his organisation’s support for the Olympic Games on Saturday, saying it was important for nations to come together in Beijing as conflicts brew across the world. Following a meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach a day after the official opening of the Beijing Winter Games, Guterres said the Games’ message of solidarity was important. “When we see so many conflicts around the world, we see the absolute relevance of having Olympic Games in which all countries are …

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