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Ban Ki-Moon: 'Olympics melt barriers between people'

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon claims that the Olympics 'melt away barriers between people' at today's Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has claimed that the Olympics 'melt away barriers' at today's Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi.

The South Korean diplomat, speaking to an audience of thousands of spectators and millions of viewers at home, also called on people to 'take the Olympic spirit and spread it around the world'.

In a video message broadcast at the Black Sea resort town, Ban said: "The Olympics and Paralympics bring out the best in athletic achievement. The Olympic Flame also illuminates hope for our common humanity. Even in the cold winter weather, barriers between people melt away."

"The Olympic spirit prevails - fair play, mutual respect, friendly competition. Let us take that spirit and spread it around the world.

"For peace – and a truce between warring parties around the world. For human rights and an end to discrimination. For a life of dignity for all. Together, let us celebrate sports and solidarity."

Ban, who is in Sochi for the Games, is reported to be holding meetings with other world leaders attending the opening ceremonies, as well as leading sports officials.

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