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01/04/2003
Iraq team pull out of Special Olympics
The Iraqi Special Olympics team has confirmed that it will not be taking part this summer's games in Ireland.
The news has come as a blow to the town of Larne who were set to host the Iraqi team during their stay.
Larne mayor Bobby McKee said the town's council was informed of the decision on Monday night by fax.
It said the team may reconsider its decision if the situation improves in the Middle East or if war ends.
The Special Olympics are scheduled to be held in Dublin this June.
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The news has come as a blow to the town of Larne who were set to host the Iraqi team during their stay.
Larne mayor Bobby McKee said the town's council was informed of the decision on Monday night by fax.
It said the team may reconsider its decision if the situation improves in the Middle East or if war ends.
The Special Olympics are scheduled to be held in Dublin this June.
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