Team Tibet is a sporting organization representing Tibetan exiles. Formed in India in 2001 as the Tibetan National football team, the group planned to participate in Beijing in the 2008 Summer Olympics as Tibet, but their request was rejected by the IOC.
See also
References
- "Team Tibet's here, but diplomatic row in offing". The Times of India. Aug 2, 2007. Retrieved Aug 12, 2024.
- "IOC rebuffs Tibetan request for own team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics". The New York Times. Nov 10, 2007. Retrieved Aug 12, 2024.
External links
- A similar organization, Tibet Sports Association