WINDHOEK – The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) is awaiting a report from the country’s Chef de Mission, Joane Smith, on air pollution in China before taking a decision on the matter.
NNOC President Agnes Tjongarero said Smith was in China during the past weeks and will brief the NNOC Executive on her findings. Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Jacques Rogge, expressed concern about Beijing’s air pollution problem in view of the 2008 Olympic Games in that country.He said air pollution could lead to some events at the 2008 Olympics being postponed, citing that sport with short durations would not be a problem but endurance sports like cycling could be postponed or delayed.Namibia hopes to send a large contingent to next year’s Olympic Games.NampaEarlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Jacques Rogge, expressed concern about Beijing’s air pollution problem in view of the 2008 Olympic Games in that country.He said air pollution could lead to some events at the 2008 Olympics being postponed, citing that sport with short durations would not be a problem but endurance sports like cycling could be postponed or delayed.Namibia hopes to send a large contingent to next year’s Olympic Games.Nampa
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