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56db2747e7c41114004b4e31 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The torch was lit at a park outside at AT&T Park at about 1:17 pm PDT (20:17 UTC), briefly held aloft by American and Chinese Olympic officials. The relay descended into confusion as the first runner in the elaborately planned relay disappeared into a warehouse on a waterfront pier where it stayed for a half-an-hour. T... | What wheelchair-bound bearer of the Olympic torch displayed a Tibetan flag? | {
"text": [
"Andrew Michael"
],
"answer_start": [
1037
]
} |
56db2747e7c41114004b4e32 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The torch was lit at a park outside at AT&T Park at about 1:17 pm PDT (20:17 UTC), briefly held aloft by American and Chinese Olympic officials. The relay descended into confusion as the first runner in the elaborately planned relay disappeared into a warehouse on a waterfront pier where it stayed for a half-an-hour. T... | Where was the last part of the San Francisco torch relay carried through before getting on a bus? | {
"text": [
"Marina district"
],
"answer_start": [
1515
]
} |
56db2747e7c41114004b4e33 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The torch was lit at a park outside at AT&T Park at about 1:17 pm PDT (20:17 UTC), briefly held aloft by American and Chinese Olympic officials. The relay descended into confusion as the first runner in the elaborately planned relay disappeared into a warehouse on a waterfront pier where it stayed for a half-an-hour. T... | Where was a makeshift closing ceremony held for the torch relay in San Francisco? | {
"text": [
"San Francisco International Airport"
],
"answer_start": [
1560
]
} |
56db2747e7c41114004b4e34 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The torch was lit at a park outside at AT&T Park at about 1:17 pm PDT (20:17 UTC), briefly held aloft by American and Chinese Olympic officials. The relay descended into confusion as the first runner in the elaborately planned relay disappeared into a warehouse on a waterfront pier where it stayed for a half-an-hour. T... | After the bearer of the torch disappeared into a warehouse, what road did the relay reappear on? | {
"text": [
"Van Ness Avenue"
],
"answer_start": [
708
]
} |
56d8e922dc89441400fdb3ce | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | When did the Olympic torch relay begin in Buenos Aires? | {
"text": [
"April 11"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
56d8e922dc89441400fdb3cf | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | Where did the torch route start in Buenos Aires? | {
"text": [
"the Lola Mora amphitheatre"
],
"answer_start": [
109
]
} |
56d8e922dc89441400fdb3d0 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | Who was the mayor of Buenos Aires? | {
"text": [
"Mauricio Macri"
],
"answer_start": [
203
]
} |
56db2841e7c41114004b4e4f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | Where did the Olympic torch relay begin in Argentina? | {
"text": [
"Buenos Aires"
],
"answer_start": [
35
]
} |
56db2841e7c41114004b4e50 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | What place held an opening show for the relay? | {
"text": [
"Lola Mora amphitheatre"
],
"answer_start": [
113
]
} |
56db2841e7c41114004b4e51 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | What is the name of the mayor who passed off the torch to the first bearer in Argentina? | {
"text": [
"Mauricio Macri"
],
"answer_start": [
203
]
} |
56db2841e7c41114004b4e52 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | Who was the first bearer of the torch in Argentina? | {
"text": [
"Carlos Espínola."
],
"answer_start": [
259
]
} |
56db2841e7c41114004b4e53 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentina: The torch relay leg in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held on April 11, began with an artistic show at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in Costanera Sur. In the end of the show the mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri gave the torch to the first torchbearer, Carlos Espínola. The leg finished at the Buenos Aires Riding C... | What was showered along the route in some places? | {
"text": [
"confetti"
],
"answer_start": [
1083
]
} |
56d9618ddc89441400fdb3d9 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What is the name of the activist who promised peaceful protests? | {
"text": [
"Jorge Carcavallo"
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
} |
56d9618ddc89441400fdb3da | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What route was planned for an alternative march? | {
"text": [
"from the Obelisk to the city hall"
],
"answer_start": [
436
]
} |
56d9618ddc89441400fdb3db | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What was on the banner that was displayed where the torchbearers would carry the torch? | {
"text": [
"Free Tibet"
],
"answer_start": [
537
]
} |
56db2941e7c41114004b4e6b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What is the name of the protester who said they would not try to extinguish the torch? | {
"text": [
"Jorge Carcavallo."
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
} |
56db2941e7c41114004b4e6c | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | Where did the other march travel form and to? | {
"text": [
"Obelisk to the city hall"
],
"answer_start": [
445
]
} |
56db2941e7c41114004b4e6d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What was the name given to the torch carried on the alternative march? | {
"text": [
"Human Rights Torch."
],
"answer_start": [
492
]
} |
56db2941e7c41114004b4e6e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What did the large banner say that was along the alternative march route? | {
"text": [
"Free Tibet"
],
"answer_start": [
537
]
} |
56db2941e7c41114004b4e6f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Argentine activists told a news conference that they would not try to snuff out the torch's flame as demonstrators had in Paris and London. "I want to announce that we will not put out the Olympic torch," said pro-Tibet activist Jorge Carcavallo. "We'll be carrying out surprise actions throughout the city of Buenos Air... | What was the unsanctioned alternative relay called? | {
"text": [
"Human Rights Torch Relay"
],
"answer_start": [
632
]
} |
56d96652dc89441400fdb3e2 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | Who was the outreach director of HRTR? | {
"text": [
"Susan Prager"
],
"answer_start": [
31
]
} |
56d96652dc89441400fdb3e3 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | What was the non profit that was funded by Mark Palmer? | {
"text": [
"Friends of Falun Gong"
],
"answer_start": [
84
]
} |
56d96652dc89441400fdb3e4 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | Which footballer decided to not be a torchbearer because of the controversy? | {
"text": [
"Diego Maradona"
],
"answer_start": [
271
]
} |
56d96652dc89441400fdb3e5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | How many police officers were in place to avoid controversy along the torch route? | {
"text": [
"1200"
],
"answer_start": [
572
]
} |
56d96652dc89441400fdb3e6 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | What was thrown to try and put out the flame? | {
"text": [
"water balloons"
],
"answer_start": [
774
]
} |
56db2b7fe7c41114004b4e8d | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | What is Susan Prager communication director of? | {
"text": [
"Friends of Falun Gong"
],
"answer_start": [
84
]
} |
56db2b7fe7c41114004b4e8e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | What football star backed out due to relay controversy? | {
"text": [
"Diego Maradona"
],
"answer_start": [
271
]
} |
56db2b7fe7c41114004b4e8f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | How many police officers were part of the security operative? | {
"text": [
"1200"
],
"answer_start": [
572
]
} |
56db2b7fe7c41114004b4e90 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | What was tossed at the torch trying to put it out? | {
"text": [
"water balloons"
],
"answer_start": [
774
]
} |
56db2b7fe7c41114004b4e91 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The outreach director of HRTR, Susan Prager, is also the communication director of "Friends of Falun Gong", a quasi-government non-profit funded by fmr. Congressman Tom Lanto's wife and Ambassador Mark Palmer of NED. A major setback to the event was caused by footballer Diego Maradona, scheduled to open the relay throu... | The protests were considered to be overall what in nature? | {
"text": [
"peaceful"
],
"answer_start": [
686
]
} |
56d966bbdc89441400fdb3ec | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | Where was the only African destination for the torch? | {
"text": [
"Dar es Salaam"
],
"answer_start": [
11
]
} |
56d966bbdc89441400fdb3ed | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | When did the torch arrive in Dar es Salaam? | {
"text": [
"April 13"
],
"answer_start": [
65
]
} |
56d966bbdc89441400fdb3ee | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | Where did the route start for the torch in Dar es Salaam? | {
"text": [
"the TAZARA Railway"
],
"answer_start": [
116
]
} |
56db2c84e7c41114004b4ea7 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | Where was the solitary place the relay was held in Africa? | {
"text": [
"Dar es Salaam"
],
"answer_start": [
11
]
} |
56db2c84e7c41114004b4ea8 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | What is the name of the railway where the Olympic torch relay began in Africa? | {
"text": [
"TAZARA"
],
"answer_start": [
120
]
} |
56db2c84e7c41114004b4ea9 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | Where did the relay terminate in Africa? | {
"text": [
"Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
56db2c84e7c41114004b4eaa | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | What country paid for the stadium through aid money? | {
"text": [
"China"
],
"answer_start": [
146
]
} |
56db2c84e7c41114004b4eab | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Tanzania: Dar es Salaam was the torch's only stop in Africa, on April 13. The relay began at the grand terminal of the TAZARA Railway, which was China's largest foreign aid project of the 1970s, and continued for 5 km through the old city to the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Temeke, which was built with Chinese ai... | Who it the torch in Africa? | {
"text": [
"Vice-President Ali Mohamed Shein."
],
"answer_start": [
353
]
} |
56d9670fdc89441400fdb3f6 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Sultanate of Oman: Muscat was the torch's only stop in the Middle East, on April 14. The relay covered 20 km. No protests or incidents were reported. One of the torchbearers was Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji. | Which Middle East location was the only area the torch visited? | {
"text": [
"Muscat"
],
"answer_start": [
21
]
} |
56d9670fdc89441400fdb3f8 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Sultanate of Oman: Muscat was the torch's only stop in the Middle East, on April 14. The relay covered 20 km. No protests or incidents were reported. One of the torchbearers was Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji. | When did the torch arrive in Muscat? | {
"text": [
"April 14"
],
"answer_start": [
77
]
} |
56d9670fdc89441400fdb3f9 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Sultanate of Oman: Muscat was the torch's only stop in the Middle East, on April 14. The relay covered 20 km. No protests or incidents were reported. One of the torchbearers was Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji. | Which actress carried the torch for part of the route? | {
"text": [
"Sulaf Fawakherji"
],
"answer_start": [
195
]
} |
56db2ce6e7c41114004b4ebf | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Sultanate of Oman: Muscat was the torch's only stop in the Middle East, on April 14. The relay covered 20 km. No protests or incidents were reported. One of the torchbearers was Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji. | Where was the only place the Olympic torch was carried in the Middle East? | {
"text": [
"Muscat"
],
"answer_start": [
21
]
} |
56db2ce6e7c41114004b4ec0 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Sultanate of Oman: Muscat was the torch's only stop in the Middle East, on April 14. The relay covered 20 km. No protests or incidents were reported. One of the torchbearers was Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji. | How far was the relay route in kilometers in the Middle East? | {
"text": [
"20"
],
"answer_start": [
105
]
} |
56db2ce6e7c41114004b4ec1 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Sultanate of Oman: Muscat was the torch's only stop in the Middle East, on April 14. The relay covered 20 km. No protests or incidents were reported. One of the torchbearers was Syrian actress Sulaf Fawakherji. | What is the name of the Syrian actress who was one to bear the torch? | {
"text": [
"Sulaf Fawakherji."
],
"answer_start": [
195
]
} |
56d967bbdc89441400fdb3fe | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Pakistan: The Olympic torch reached Islamabad for the first time ever on April 16. President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani spoke at the opening ceremony of the relay. Security was high, for what one newspaper called the "most sensitive leg" of the torch's Olympic journey. The relay was initial... | When did the torch arrive in Islamabad? | {
"text": [
"April 16"
],
"answer_start": [
75
]
} |
56d967bbdc89441400fdb401 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Pakistan: The Olympic torch reached Islamabad for the first time ever on April 16. President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani spoke at the opening ceremony of the relay. Security was high, for what one newspaper called the "most sensitive leg" of the torch's Olympic journey. The relay was initial... | Where was an indoor ceremony held since the outdoor relay was cancelled? | {
"text": [
"Jinnah Stadium"
],
"answer_start": [
563
]
} |
56d967bbdc89441400fdb402 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Pakistan: The Olympic torch reached Islamabad for the first time ever on April 16. President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani spoke at the opening ceremony of the relay. Security was high, for what one newspaper called the "most sensitive leg" of the torch's Olympic journey. The relay was initial... | Who spoke at the opening ceremony in Islamabad in addition to President Musharraf? | {
"text": [
"Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani"
],
"answer_start": [
116
]
} |
56db2d05e7c41114004b4ec5 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Pakistan: The Olympic torch reached Islamabad for the first time ever on April 16. President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani spoke at the opening ceremony of the relay. Security was high, for what one newspaper called the "most sensitive leg" of the torch's Olympic journey. The relay was initial... | Where did the Olympic torch relay start in Pakistan? | {
"text": [
"Islamabad"
],
"answer_start": [
38
]
} |
56db2e27e7c41114004b4ee7 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Pakistan: The Olympic torch reached Islamabad for the first time ever on April 16. President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani spoke at the opening ceremony of the relay. Security was high, for what one newspaper called the "most sensitive leg" of the torch's Olympic journey. The relay was initial... | Instead of a traditinal relay, where was the track the torch was carried in Pakistan? | {
"text": [
"Jinnah Stadium."
],
"answer_start": [
563
]
} |
56d96856dc89441400fdb408 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | When did the torch visit New Delhi? | {
"text": [
"April 17"
],
"answer_start": [
82
]
} |
56d96856dc89441400fdb40a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | How many runners carried the torch in New Delhi? | {
"text": [
"70"
],
"answer_start": [
162
]
} |
56d96856dc89441400fdb40b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | Which football captain did not participate in the relay to show support for Tibet? | {
"text": [
"Baichung Bhutia"
],
"answer_start": [
630
]
} |
56d96856dc89441400fdb40c | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | How many torchbearers did not participate because of their concerns with Tibet? | {
"text": [
"five"
],
"answer_start": [
290
]
} |
56db2f9be7c41114004b4ef9 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | Where did the torch relay happen in India? | {
"text": [
"New Delhi"
],
"answer_start": [
69
]
} |
56db2f9be7c41114004b4efa | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | How long was the route in India in miles? | {
"text": [
"1.5"
],
"answer_start": [
125
]
} |
56db2f9be7c41114004b4efb | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | How many bearers of the torch were used in India? | {
"text": [
"70"
],
"answer_start": [
162
]
} |
56db2f9be7c41114004b4efc | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | How many bearers decided not to participate? | {
"text": [
"five"
],
"answer_start": [
290
]
} |
56db2f9be7c41114004b4efd | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India: Due to concerns about pro-Tibet protests, the relay through New Delhi on April 17 was cut to just 2.3 km (less than 1.5 miles), which was shared amongst 70 runners. It concluded at the India Gate. The event was peaceful due to the public not being allowed at the relay. A total of five intended torchbearers -Kira... | What is the name of the footballer who refused to be a part of the relay? | {
"text": [
"Baichung Bhutia"
],
"answer_start": [
630
]
} |
56d96901dc89441400fdb412 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | The security given to the torch relay in New Delhi is reminiscent of the security of what? | {
"text": [
"Republic Day celebrations"
],
"answer_start": [
158
]
} |
56d96901dc89441400fdb413 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | The Chinese presented a list of vulnerable relay locations to who? | {
"text": [
"Nirupama Sen."
],
"answer_start": [
396
]
} |
56d96901dc89441400fdb414 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | Who supposedly cancelled a trip to Beijing in protest? | {
"text": [
"India's Commerce Minister"
],
"answer_start": [
654
]
} |
56db30ebe7c41114004b4f03 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | Who was said to have canceled an official trip to China in protest? | {
"text": [
"Kamal Nath"
],
"answer_start": [
681
]
} |
56db30ebe7c41114004b4f04 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | At what time in the middle of the night was the diplomat summoned? | {
"text": [
"2 am"
],
"answer_start": [
549
]
} |
56db30ebe7c41114004b4f05 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | The Olympic relay had the same security precautions taken as what other special day? | {
"text": [
"Republic Day"
],
"answer_start": [
158
]
} |
56db30ebe7c41114004b4f06 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Wary of protests, the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi, and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations, which are considered terrorist targets. Chinese intelligence's expectations of points on the relay route that would be particularly 'vu... | What kind of targets do Republic Day events present as? | {
"text": [
"terrorist targets."
],
"answer_start": [
206
]
} |
56d969badc89441400fdb418 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | How many people comprised the Tibetan exile community? | {
"text": [
"150,000"
],
"answer_start": [
72
]
} |
56d969badc89441400fdb419 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | India refused China's request that the Tibetan exile community be avoided because they said India is what? | {
"text": [
"a democracy"
],
"answer_start": [
232
]
} |
56d969badc89441400fdb41a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | Where is the exiled Tibetan government? | {
"text": [
"India"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56db3241e7c41114004b4f27 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | How many Tibetan exiles are said to be in India? | {
"text": [
"150,000"
],
"answer_start": [
72
]
} |
56db3241e7c41114004b4f28 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | A wholesale ban on what was denied? | {
"text": [
"protests"
],
"answer_start": [
269
]
} |
56db3241e7c41114004b4f29 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | What Olympic group was denied by India? | {
"text": [
"Olympic Holy Flame Protection Unit"
],
"answer_start": [
387
]
} |
56db3241e7c41114004b4f2a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | What deteriorated between India and China? | {
"text": [
"relations"
],
"answer_start": [
474
]
} |
56db3241e7c41114004b4f2b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | India rejected Chinese demands that the torch route be clear of India's 150,000-strong Tibetan exile community, by which they required a ban on congregation near the curtailed 3 km route. In response Indian officials said India was a democracy, and "a wholesale ban on protests was out of the question". Contradicting so... | Who said they did not support relay interruptions? | {
"text": [
"the Tibetan government in exile"
],
"answer_start": [
520
]
} |
56d96a31dc89441400fdb420 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | Who did not want to participate in the relay as 'caged woman'? | {
"text": [
"Kiran Bedi"
],
"answer_start": [
83
]
} |
56d96a31dc89441400fdb421 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | Where was Bedi retired from? | {
"text": [
"Indian Police Service"
],
"answer_start": [
47
]
} |
56d96a31dc89441400fdb422 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | Which actress decided to not participate on April 15? | {
"text": [
"Soha Ali Khan"
],
"answer_start": [
212
]
} |
56d96a31dc89441400fdb423 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | When did a protest in Delhi occur to protest against Chinese repression in Tibet? | {
"text": [
"April 16"
],
"answer_start": [
307
]
} |
56db3337e7c41114004b4f31 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | What retired police officer refused to carry the torch in India? | {
"text": [
"Kiran Bedi"
],
"answer_start": [
83
]
} |
56db3337e7c41114004b4f32 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | What actress removed herself from participation in the relay? | {
"text": [
"Soha Ali Khan"
],
"answer_start": [
212
]
} |
56db3337e7c41114004b4f33 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | Where was a protest organized about the Olympic relay in India? | {
"text": [
"Delhi"
],
"answer_start": [
344
]
} |
56db3337e7c41114004b4f34 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | Who disbanded the protest in Delhi? | {
"text": [
"police."
],
"answer_start": [
414
]
} |
56db3337e7c41114004b4f35 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | The noted Indian social activist and a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi refused to participate saying "she doesn’t want to run in the event as ‘caged woman’." On April 15, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan pulled out of the Olympic torch relay, citing “very strong personal reasons”. On April 16, a p... | The retired police officer said she would not run as what? | {
"text": [
"caged woman"
],
"answer_start": [
166
]
} |
56d96ab0dc89441400fdb428 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | When did the Olympic torch reach Bangkok? | {
"text": [
"April 18"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
} |
56d96ab0dc89441400fdb42a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | Who is the Green World Foundation chairwoman who refused to participate in the relay? | {
"text": [
"M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse"
],
"answer_start": [
268
]
} |
56d96ab0dc89441400fdb42b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | The media was told that the Chinese supplied with shirts and transportation? | {
"text": [
"students"
],
"answer_start": [
937
]
} |
56db3449e7c41114004b4f3b | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | When did the torch go through Bankok? | {
"text": [
"April 18"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
} |
56db3449e7c41114004b4f3c | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | The relay route was a little over how many kilometers? | {
"text": [
"10"
],
"answer_start": [
124
]
} |
56db3449e7c41114004b4f3e | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | Who were told they would be banned from reentering Thailand? | {
"text": [
"foreign protesters"
],
"answer_start": [
532
]
} |
56db3449e7c41114004b4f3f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Thailand: The April 18 relay through Bangkok was the Olympic flame's first visit to Thailand. The relay covered just over 10 km, and included Bangkok's Chinatown. The torch was carried past Democracy Monument, Chitralada Palace and a number of other city landmarks. M.R. Narisa Chakrabongse, Green World Foundation (GWF)... | What scheduled bearer of the torch boycotted? | {
"text": [
"Mom Rajawongse Narissara Chakrabongse"
],
"answer_start": [
821
]
} |
56d96b3edc89441400fdb430 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | When did the torch visit Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"April 21"
],
"answer_start": [
69
]
} |
56d96b3edc89441400fdb431 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | What is the capital city of Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"Kuala Lumpur"
],
"answer_start": [
52
]
} |
56d96b3edc89441400fdb433 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | Where did the route begin in Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"Independence Square"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
} |
56d96b3edc89441400fdb434 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | Prior to the 2008 games, when did Malaysia last see an Olympic torch relay? | {
"text": [
"1964"
],
"answer_start": [
563
]
} |
56db3546e7c41114004b4f46 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | What is the location of the start of the relay in Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"Independence Square"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
} |
56db3546e7c41114004b4f47 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | Where did the relay end in Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"Petronas Twin Towers."
],
"answer_start": [
227
]
} |
56db3546e7c41114004b4f48 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | What year was the last torch relay event in Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"1964"
],
"answer_start": [
563
]
} |
56db3546e7c41114004b4f49 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament ... | How many Special Police protected the relay event? | {
"text": [
"1000"
],
"answer_start": [
386
]
} |
56d96bdbdc89441400fdb43a | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Just days before the relay supporters of Falun Gong demonstrated in front of the Chinese embassy in the Malaysian capital. As many as 1,000 personnel from the special police unit were expected to be deployed on the day of the relay. A Japanese family with Malaysian citizenship and their 5-year-old child who unfurled a ... | Which supporters protested near the Chinese embassy in Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"Falun Gong"
],
"answer_start": [
41
]
} |
56db3639e7c41114004b4f4f | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Just days before the relay supporters of Falun Gong demonstrated in front of the Chinese embassy in the Malaysian capital. As many as 1,000 personnel from the special police unit were expected to be deployed on the day of the relay. A Japanese family with Malaysian citizenship and their 5-year-old child who unfurled a ... | Supporters of what demonstrated at the Chinese embassy in Malaysia? | {
"text": [
"Falun Gong"
],
"answer_start": [
41
]
} |
56db3639e7c41114004b4f50 | 2008_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay | Just days before the relay supporters of Falun Gong demonstrated in front of the Chinese embassy in the Malaysian capital. As many as 1,000 personnel from the special police unit were expected to be deployed on the day of the relay. A Japanese family with Malaysian citizenship and their 5-year-old child who unfurled a ... | What were a Japanese family who unveiled a Tibetan flag hit with? | {
"text": [
"plastic air-filled batons"
],
"answer_start": [
379
]
} |
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