Team Tibet Explained

Team Tibet is a sporting organization representing Tibetan exiles. Formed in India in 2001 as the Tibetan National football team,[1] the group planned to participate in Beijing in the 2008 Summer Olympics as Tibet, but their request was rejected by the IOC.[2]

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  1. Web site: Aug 2, 2007 . Team Tibet's here, but diplomatic row in offing . Aug 12, 2024 . The Times of India.
  2. Web site: Nov 10, 2007 . IOC rebuffs Tibetan request for own team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics . Aug 12, 2024 . The New York Times.

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