Olympic torch relay may be scrapped

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will consider scrapping the international leg of the Beijing Olympic torch relay as a result of the anti-Chinese protests.

IOC president Jacques Rogge said the issue will be discussed by the organisation’s executive board on Friday.

Mr Rogge said he was “deeply saddened” by the violent protests in London and Paris and concerned about the upcoming torch relay in San Francisco.

He said the issue must be discussed by the ruling executive board.