Браво за NBC!

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NBC, koja plati okolu 900 milioni dolari za pravoto na prenos na Olimpijadata vo Amerika, na nivniot oficijalen sajt go naveduva slednoto za Makedonija:

A small, landlocked country in the heart of the Balkans in Southeast Europe, bordering Bulgaria, Greece, Albania and Serbia. Declared its independence from Yugoslavia in September 1991.



When Macedonia became independent in 1991, Greece objected to the use of the name "Republic of Macedonia" because "Macedonia" is the name of a region in Greece. In 1993, the United Nations (followed by the European Union, NATO, the IOC and others) recognized Macedonia by the temporary name "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia," which remains the country's name according to those organizations.



However, the United States has referred to Macedonia by its constitutional name, Republic of Macedonia, since 2004. Negotiation between Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name dispute are ongoing.


Olympic Tradition:
Macedonia will be making its fourth appearance in the Olympic Games. Magomed Ibragimov is the only medalist in the nation's history - he won a bronze medal in the 85kg/187.25 lbs freestyle wrestling division at the 2000 Sydney Games.


Philip II, King of Macedon and father of Alexander the Great, won three Olympic titles at the ancient Games.



Beijing Outlook:
Macedonia is not expected to contend for a medal at the Beijing Games.




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