London 2012 Olympics: Iran objects to Games logo due to similarity to word 'Zion'

Telegraph

London 2012 Olympics: Iran objects to Games logo due to similarity to word 'Zion'

Telegraph

London 2012 Olympics: Iran objects to Games logo due to similarity to word 'Zion'

The much maligned London 2012 Olympics logo has received a fresh batch of criticism from an unlikely source after Iran protested against the logo, claiming it is racist and spells the word 'Zion'./ Controversy: the London 2012 Olympics logo has come under scrutiny from Iran

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Feb 28, 2011

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