Romanian President Traian Basescu wishes Olympic team success at Beijing Games

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IZVORANI, Romania (AP) -Romania President Traian Basescu wished his country's Olympic team success at the Beijing Games on Saturday.

Romania will have 103 athletes competing in 15 sports at the Aug. 8-24 Olympics, with the best medal hopes in women's gymnastics and women's rowing, in which the country traditionally excels.

"You have all my support and love and respect from 22 million Romanians,'' said Basescu, adding that he'd invite "those that get medals and those that don't" for a celebration after the games.

Basescu will attend the opening ceremony in Beijing on Aug. 8.

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