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Suarez just wrapped her professional career and gets ready to start a new occupation as TV commentator.

"I am working for TV channel to be a commentator. It's likely for me to go to Beijing Olympic Games as a commentator. The torch is really nice I see it on TV last night, I will keep it with all my trophies," said Suarez.

"The visit of the Olympic Torch in Buenos Aires is a one time in a life event in the sports of our country," said Francisco Irarrazaval, sports undersecretary of Buenos Aires.

"In the city of Buenos Aires, we are very proud to have the opportunity to host an event of such magnitude, united by important human values that we want to reflect on our society."

Liu Jingmin, the vice president of BOCOG expressed his sincere thanks for the support of Argentine people.

"The Olympic flame brings the friendship of Chinese people to the far most destination of its global journey. We are taking efforts for the same cause, lasting peace and world prosperity," said Liu.

"The Beijing Olympic Games is a great assemblage for the athletes from all around the world, and a great assemblage for all peoples around the world.

"The tradition of soccer and tango in Argentina are well known among Chinese people. The passion of Argentine people is well learned today."

The Olympic flame will be going next to the sole stop in Africa Dar es Salaam, the capital city of Tanzania.

(Xinhua News Agency April 12, 2008)

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