Widows call for minute’s silence at ceremony

Widows of two Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympics pleaded with the International Olympic Committee to allow a minute’s silence at the London 2012 opening ceremony.

Widows call for minute’s silence at ceremony

Ankie Spitzer and Ilana Romano, whose husbands Andrei Spitzer and Yosef Romano were among 11 athletes murdered in the terror attack at the Olympic Village in Munich, yesterday handed in a petition to IOC chiefs containing over 105,000 signatures backing the call.

The women, speaking at a press conference overlooking the Olympic Stadium in east London, said they had shifted from hurt and anger to bafflement over the refusal, but vowed they and their children would work through the grief to press on with the campaign.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited