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Olympic ideal is one we should promote

The Olympic Games were formally opened in London yesterday.

Olympic ideal is one we should promote

Sat, 28 Jul, 2012 - 01:00

It was the third time since the modern Olympics were inaugurated in 1896 that the Games have been in London.

Many changes have been witnessed in that time.

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