SINGAPORE: Singapore is one of the world's sporting minnows but the tiny South-East Asian nation has embraced its hosting of next week's vote on the 2012 Games as a golden chance to shine under the Olympic spotlight.
While the five cities bidding to host the Games have waged fervent campaigns to show the world what they can offer, Singapore has similarly prepared a charm offensive for the International Olympics Committee (IOC) 117th session.
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