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IAAF president Lamine Diack says he hopes that August's World Championships in Beijing sells out. Also minster of China's State General Administration of Sport, Liu Peng, says a successful tournament can boost the country's chances of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.Script:
SOUNDBITE (English) Lamine Diack, IAAF president:
"I look forward to being part in August with the news that the tickets have been sold out and the stadium is full for all the evening sessions and that will allow me to take my retirement for the IAAF as a very happy and proud man."
SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Liu Peng, minister of State Sports Administration, China:
"Smooth preparation and a successful World Championships will no doubt add points and boost the chances of Beijing and Zhangjiakou being named as hosts for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games."
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Diack wants Beijing Championships sell-out'
Monday, March 30 2015Category:Athletics