INTERNATIONAL OLYMPICS
GREAT BRITAIN’S WITHDRAWAL.
DIGNIFIED PROTEST PREFER ABLE.
(Received 11.21 a.m.) LONDON, November 9,
General Reginald .1. Kentish, British member of the executive of the International Olympic Committee, urges Great Britain not 'to withdraw from the games, and suggests a strong but dignified protest asking that the question of broken time be brought up at the next Olympic Congress. He said: “Withdrawal now, or after Amsterdam, would be most retrograde. There is obviously a difference of opinion whether the fundamental principles have been set aside. We might forever regret completely cutting off ourselves from any participation in international sport; for not only Olympics, but amateur sport throughout the world is on trial.” An unnamed official of the British Olympic Association issued a statement pleading moderation, stating: “If we withdraw it may be misunderstood and England’s strong international voice will be weakened.” —IA. and N.Z.
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Northern Advocate, 10 November 1927, Page 5
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