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Ban: Olympics are an opportunity for "peace, reconciliation, harmony"
08.08.2016 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of last week Fri, while carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the opening ceremony for the games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the Rio 2016 Olympic Games represent a chance for the world to unite in «peace, reconciliation and harmony,» UN Radio reports.
As to the report, Ban Ki-moon took part in the torch relay along with International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach.
Reportedly, surrounded by the crowds, he described his hopes for what the 31st Olympics could bring.
«I sincerely hope that all the people around the world will be united around the Olympic flame which means peace, reconciliation, harmony and human rights, human dignity,» Ban said.
As to the report, in his video message to mark the games, the UN chief said the world biggest sporting event celebrated «the best of humanity.»
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