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Olympic bosses were branded hypocrites today over sports firms using the famous five ring logo on clothes made in sweatshops.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was criticised in Athens for talking of the 'Olympic spirit' of fairness and human values while thousands of workers are slaving away in Far East factories.

"Campaigners say the IOC and the Olympic movement should be true to their principles to stop the famous five rings being used on sportswear made by firms who abuse workers ..."
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"Athens, August 10, 2004: The Play Fair at the Olympics campaign staged an action in Athens on the eve of the opening of the Olympic games in solidarity with sportswear workers worldwide.

"Twenty women gathered on an Athens rooftop to mark a silent protest staged by the Play Fair at the Olympics campaign. Play Fair held a 'sew-in', featuring 'faceless' activists, operating sewing machines against the backdrop of the Acropolis.

"The action was staged in order to highlight the appalling working conditions experienced by hundreds of thousands of workers in the sportswear industry. They face punishing work schedules, poverty wages, harassment and discrimination on a daily basis.

"Spokespersons from the campaign commented that improvements had been seen in the sportswear sector, but serious problems still exist, and much more needs to be done to ensure workers' right are respected in this global industry. They also announced that the IOC had declined to accept over half a million signatures from campaign supporters in Athens."
Source: Indymedia Sydney
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