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Iran's objection to London 2012 Olympics logo, London 2012 Olympics logo spell is like 'Zion'

 Iran's objection to London 2012 Olympics logo, London 2012 Olympics logo spell is like 'Zion' :Iran has objected on the logo for the London Olympics in2012 . Iran says it is racist, because it resembles the word "Zion".
Bahram Afsharzadeh, secretary general of National Olympic Committee of Iran, said Iran has sent a formal letter to International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge warning of a boycott of the games.

The letter pointed out that the logo refers to the city of Jerusalem. According to Iranian news agency said the letter urges Afsharzadeh other Muslim countries to oppose the "racist logo."
This problem may affect the participation of some Muslim countries in the Olympics, especially athletes Iran.Iranian also refused to compete against Israelis.

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