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Some problems remain ahead of Turin
(AP)
Updated: 2006-02-07 09:47
Organizers said security measures — including deployment of 15,000 police and
military personnel and use of AWACS surveillance planes — were sufficient to
guard the games.
"I'm confident Torino and the Olympic venues will be one of the most secure
places, at least in this country," Castellani said.
Ticket sales have picked up, with more than 700,000 — or 85 percent of the
total — sold so far. For some less popular events, organizers are offering
low-price tickets to local school children.
"Our target is to have for every event and every site always more than 50
percent of the seats occupied," Castellani said.
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