Torch run to begin in Buenos Aires on Friday
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-04-11 11:01

Executive vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games Liu Jingmin (2nd R), Chinese ambassador to Argentina Zeng Gang (R) and Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) vice president Alicia Masoni de Morea hold the Olympic flame lamp at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, at 17:00 local time (20:00 GMT) April 10, 2008. The Beijing Olympic torch run in Buenos Aires is due to begin on Friday after the San Francisco relay ended smoothly on Thursday despite route changes made to ensure the dignity of the Olympic flame and the safety of torchbearers. [Xinhua]

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