REACTIONS TO THE DECISION OF THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

1. The IOC has killed the spirit of Sydney (The Age, 7/17/01)

2. . Beijing given carte blanche to crush dissent, critics say (AFP by Patrick Baert) 7/13/01

3. China's great leap (TA) The Age - Australia July 2001

4. Citizens greet bid outcome with glee, tears and outrage (GM) The Globe and Mail July 14, 2001