Beijing Olympics: Indian Football Captain Boycott’s the Relay Torch

Gangtok, March 31: Bhaichung Bhutia The national football captain took a self considered decision to drop out Olympic torch relay "I sympathise with the Tibetans and their cause".

He added "I have sent a letter to the IOA (Indian Olympic Association) refusing to carry the torch,” Bhaichung told The Telegraph today. Association president Suresh Kalmadi had faxed a letter to the Mohun Bagan skipper about three weeks ago, inviting him to participate in the relay. Red-faced IOA officials refused comment this evening

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