In the intense reactions caused by the sale of Olympic torch In the “Cash or Trash” show, Olympic Pyrros Dimas replied.
As he stated, was upset From Salo that was caused and the angry announcement of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (EEA) and stressed that the did for good purposeto support the SOS Children’s Villages.
Specifically, he tells Alpha: “I had no purpose to offend anything, nor is it personal to the torch. I practiced the Olympic ideal in practice. I am sad for the negative comments. I gave it for good for the kids. “
It is noted that the torch of the London Olympics in 2012, sold for 10,200 euros Half revenue is available in the SOS Children’s Villages, as Pyrros Dimas said in the show.
The intense reaction of the EEA
This Olympic move has triggered a strong reaction from the EEA, which in its announcement stressed that the commercial use of the Olympic torch violates the fundamental values ​​of the Olympic movement.
As he notes, the torch should not be used for promotion, advertising or any form of commercializationas it bears a historical and symbolic character.
In fact, the committee sent letter On the Star TV channel, Asking not to view the picture of the torch againbelieving that this act degrades the prestige and spiritual value of the Olympic symbol.
Although Pyrrhus Dimas’ intention was charity, the EEA reminds that Olympic symbols should treated with respect and to be protected by any form of commercial exploitation.
Source: Skai
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