Worldwide coveraged Free Tibet protest at Olympics Venues

"Since March, tens of thousands of Tibetans across the face of the Tibetan plateau have been protesting," New Delhi, August 19 - Szymon Kolecki, 26, Polish weightlifter who finished second in the men's 94 kg at the Olympics made a strong statement when he shaved his head as a mark of solidarity with Tibetan monks just before the competition.

"This haircut is from this morning. I can't directly say why I did it. It's connected with certain things that the Olympic Charter forbids. But I will say that it's symbolic," he told a Polish news agency August 17.

Kolecki, a member of the Polish team for the 2008 Olympic Games has been very outspoken about China's policies. "I am outraged by what's going on in Tibet. When I read about it, I can hardly believe I'll compete in a country that bloodily suppresses street protests and persecutes people who don't agree with the party. I can't believe the Chinese have launched an immense operation to block Lhasa", he said after the events unfolded in Tibet.

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[mayyoubekind]

New Delhi, August 19 - Szymon Kolecki, 26, Polish weightlifter who finished second in the men's 94 kg at the Olympics made a strong statement when he shaved his head as a mark of solidarity with Tibetan monks just before the competition.

"This haircut is from this morning. I can't directly say why I did it. It's connected with certain things that the Olympic Charter forbids. But I will say that it's symbolic," he told a Polish news agency August 17.

[MrJimWinter]

Freedom for Tibet-- one world-- one dream

[sbtn777]

the protestors are my hero. they are very brave. may god bless the people who fight for the freedom of other people.

[Dolanji]

Dear Szymon Kołecki

Thank you for standing up for Tibet and telling Chinese govt in their face that you dare to disagree with their brutal & illegal occupation of Tibet. Your gesture is in support of truth, justice and freedom for all mankind.

Thank you again and congratulations for winning the medal for your beloved Poland. We Tibetans are proud of you and your achievement.

FREE TIBET.. BOD RANGZEN !!

[zazzazan]

I respect Szymon Kolecki for his symbolic act of solidarity. Polish people have a history of oppression by larger powers and this makes his act even more relevant.

The IOCC rules severely restrict athletes' actions and freedom of speech so well done any of them who choose to make any kind of statement.

[Groek123]

well done , while we applaud to the athletes the Monks die in Tibet , that has nothing to do with Olympic Spirit of freedom and peace , china don´t deserve this games .