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BEIJING - Any boycott of the Beijing Games by politicians would only hurt athletes, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said on Friday.
A stayaway by world leaders would in no way tarnish the Games, he insisted, before confirming there was no question of any athletes boycotting the August 8-24 extravaganza.
"We would prefer of course if politicians did not talk of boycotts, but it is something for them to decide," Rogge told reporters in the Chinese capital.
"Public opinion around the world does not want any boycotts. The Olympic Games is about the athletes themselves and the athletes are innocent.
"The 205 National Olympic Committees have decided this week that there will be no boycotts of sporting events. There is unity in that."
The European Parliament on Thursday urged European Union leaders to boycott the opening ceremony at the Games unless China starts talks with the Dalai Lama over the situation in Tibet.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose country will hold the EU presidency at the time of the Games in August, has said his decision on whether to attend the ceremony will depend on whether China has resumed a dialogue with the Dalai Lama.
Demonstrations against China's suppression of Tibetan protests have disrupted the progress of the Olympic flame in Europe and the United States, prompting a nationalist backlash from the Communist giant's authorities and media.
Rogge, though, insisted any political boycotts would in no way tarnish the Games.
"A boycott would hurt the athletes, but not the Games. I am sure many athletes would regret the absence of their political leaders when they parade," he said. "But what I would say, is 'wait and see'.
"It is clear that nobody is attacking the Games. It is the importance of the Games that attracts the events we have seen.
"I have no crystal ball, but I am optimistic the Games will be a great success."
China was also unconcerned about reports of potential boycotts.
"The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony is not a leaders' summit," said Zhan Yongxin of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong.
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