Britain's 58 kg weightlifter Micheala Breeze attempts to lift 95 kg in the snatch, before sections of seats completely empty of fans at the Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall during the 2004 Summer Olympics (news - web sites) in Athens, Monday Aug. 16, 200
ATHENS (AFP) - IOC officials, worried by the television images being flashed around the world of athletes competing in near empty stadiums, have told the Athens Games organisers to give tickets away for free if necessary.
On Saturday, the first full day of competition, weightlifter Nurcan Taylan became the first Turkish woman to win an Olympic gold medal but her feat was achieved in a near empty stadium.