2008 Olympic Torch Route in San Francisco
There's a possibility the torch route will be changed for security reasons -- and the changes may not be publicized. Stay tuned to local news for any updates on the route pictured here.Update: 4/9/08 - See the San Francisco Chronicle's coverage of today's torch run disruption at the Embarcadero.
The 2008 Olympic Torch makes its controversial run through San Francisco on April 9 -- the torch's only North American stop between Europe and Buenos Aires.
Protestors in support of Tibet and of human rights are not restricted from gathering at the torch relay along the Embarcadero. Some protests briefly disrupted the official torch lighting in Greece, and additional protests are expected along the Olympic torch's global path.
See a map showing the 2008 Olympic Torch Route in San Francisco.
More information on the torch relay and on the organized opposition:
- Official 2008 Olympic Torch Website
- Olympic Torch Protest Website (San Francisco)
- San Francisco Chronicle Coverage of the 2008 Olympic Torch
Pictured: First Torchbearer Alexandros Nikolaidis
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Comments
A perfect opportunity for China to put on a fake face leading everyone to believe it’s changed. The Olympic torch is nothing but a tool for China, and the peaceful message of the Olympics is being used by China to portray itself in a way it is not.
I see so many western people brain washed by CNN / FOX news, that’s why 70% american supported to invade Iraq at the begining. This time they are brain washed again, how smart they are!
It is the Olympics, keep your politics out of it liberal communists.
we’ll gladly keep our politics out of the olympics when china keeps its politics out of tibet