Today a small group of Tibetan activists successfully displayed a banner at the women’s 10-meter springboard final. The banner was a Chinese national flag with the words “Free Tibet” in Chinese letters. During the medal ceremony it could be seen very clearly on the big stadium screen. Some few Chinese supporters started to whistle and boo. Wangpo Tethong, ITSN spokesperson, explained the action’s aim: “It is the Chinese and their leadership who have to learn that the Tibetans don’t want to live under oppression. I hope that this small action will contribute to get this message through. We are very satisfied with the start of our campaign and hope to be even more successful with other actions that are planned for the coming days.”
