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Olympic torch relay to make stop Saturday at UN Headquarters

18 June 2004
As the Olympic torch winds its way through New York this weekend it will make a stop at United Nations Headquarters for a special ceremony in honour of the Olympic Truce, which calls on warring parties to lay down their weapons on behalf of the athletes participating in this year’s competition in Athens.

Annan, General Assembly back call for Olympic truce next year

3 November 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the General Assembly today called for warring sides in conflicts around the world to observe a truce during next year's Olympic Games in Athens.
Mr. Annan addressing group of Olympic athletes

At Olympics, Annan says power of sport must be harnessed to help children

11 February 2002
Addressing a group of Olympic athletes in Salt Lake City, Utah, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has emphasized the critical role played by sport in improving the lives of young people everywhere.

In Salt Lake City, Annan meets with President of International Olympic Committee

8 February 2002
As the XIX Winter Olympic Games were set to open today in Salt Lake City, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan met this morning with the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr. Jacques Rogge, who had invited Mr. Annan to attend the Games' opening ceremony.

In a first for UN leader, Annan to attend opening of Winter Olympic Games

6 February 2002
The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, will attend the opening ceremony of the XIX Winter Olympic Games Salt Lake City – the first time a UN leader will be at the Games ceremony at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee, a UN spokesman announced today.

General Assembly requests observance of 'Olympic Truce' during 2002 Games

11 December 2001
Aiming to promote international understanding, peace and goodwill, the United Nations General Assembly today requested the observance of an Olympic Truce during next year's Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

Olympic Truce Foundation to meet at UN Headquarters

4 May 2001
The International Olympic Truce Foundation's Board of Directors will meet next Tuesday at United Nations Headquarters, a UN spokesman announced today.