The Archive · 1938

Tokyo Preparations Not Affected

Paris, Feb. 6, A motion excluding belligerent and aggressor countries from taking part in Olympic Games will be examined at the next session of the International Olympic Committee, the evening paper "Paris Soir" reported to-day.

The resolution will be submitted by Baron Frankel of Sweden and Baron Rozen of Finland, The motion also provides for a cancellation of the games if they are scheduled to take place on the territory of an aggressor country Paris Soir" understands that the Belgian and Swiss Olympic Committees will support the resolution which. however, even if adopted, will not apply to the 1940 games to be held in Tokyo.—Havas.

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