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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.