Fri, 13 Jul, 2001 - 18:16
Jon Ridgeon felt sorry for Toronto after Beijing got the nod to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
Beijing had been firm favourites to win the International Olympic Committee vote in Moscow today despite concerns over China’s human rights record.
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