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IOC chief urges China to stay focusedURL
BEIJING (AP) — IOC president Jacques Rogge urged China to stay on track in its preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Prime Minister Wen Jiabao reassured Rogge of the Chinese government's support for the Olympics at a meeting on Wednesday.
"We discussed a wide range of Games-related topics and talked about sport in general," Rogge said. "I was particularly heartened by the support and the commitment of the Chinese Government for the 2008 Games, which I expect to be of the highest quality thanks to this support and to the dedication of the leadership ... and the enthusiasm of the Chinese people."
Rogge's visit was part of an inspection by the IOC's coordination commission, which monitors host city preparations. He praised China for its preparations so far, but urged local organizers to keep focused and avoid problems in the next two years.
"It is extremely important not to take your eye off the ball, because it is often in the moments when you lose your focus that mistakes can creep in," Rogge said earlier this week.
Rogge did not specify areas of concern, but civic groups and Beijing residents complain that the city's Olympic construction binge has exacerbated already severe air pollution and accelerated the razing of historic neighborhoods.
Media groups have voiced concern that Beijing won't allow unfettered access for journalists during the event, and human rights groups say they fear a crackdown on dissidents.
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"It is extremely important not to take your eye off the ball, because it is often in the moments when you lose your focus that mistakes can creep in," Rogge said earlier this week.
When you lose your focus that mistakes can creep in. It's extremely important.
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Why not to take your eye off the ball is extremely important?
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