15 May 2008
Tibetan Olympics launched
(TibetInfoNet) Despite serious financial problems, the Tibetan Olympics, an alternative to the official games organised by Lobsang Wangyal Productions in Dharamsala, India, was launched. During the 10-day event, 25 young Tibetan amateur sportspeople compete in diverse sports. Prior to the event, a Tibetan Olympic torch relay travelled to 12 different places on five continents.