London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony certainly without warning Munich tragedy in 1972. The news was delivered by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge.
Mass murder tragedy occurred when the Games are held in the City of Munich, West Germany, almost 40 years ago. Recorded 11 Israeli athletes and coaches contingent was kidnapped and then murdered by a group of Palestinian striker, who called themselves Black September.
The families of victims demand that the XXX Olympic organizers paid tribute at the opening ceremony in Olympic Stadium, on 27 July. However, the IOC will not fulfill the request.
"We think the atmosphere is not suitable for the opening ceremony in memory of a tragedy. We will give high respect within the scope of the National Olympic Committee, "Rogge said as reported by Reuters on Sunday, July 22, 2012.
Rogge added that the IOC will be realized in honor by visiting the scene, the air banda Fuerstenfeldbruck, on 5 September. The date is just as horrible tragedy, called the operation 'Ikrit and Biram' by Black September, the.
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