Rogge: Beijing Smog May Affect Athletes

By GILLIAN WONG, Associated Press Writer

IOC President Jacques Rogge arrives at the VIP complex in Changi International Airport Friday, April 4, 2008 in Singapore. Rogge is in Singapore from April 4-6 to sign the Host City Contract for the Youth Olympic Games 2010. The visit marks the first official visit by the IOC to the host city for the first YOG. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

(AP) -- Beijing's heavy pollution may hurt the performances of athletes in this summer's Olympic Games, although it will not endanger their health, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said Saturday.

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