BEIJING, April 23: Beijing Olympic organisers said on Wednesday they were scrambling to find extra tickets to ease a shortage that has upset some overseas athletes and their families.

Competitors who have won berths to compete in Beijing are finding out that parents and other family members may not be able to see them take part in the August 8-24 Games because of a lack of tickets.

“There is definitely concern,” said a ticket agent in Beijing who is contracted to supply all Games tickets to one European country.

The agent, who asked not to be named, pointed to cases including that of teenage diver Tom Daley, who will be Britain’s second youngest Olympian ever when he takes part at the age of 14 but whose parents were struggling to get tickets.—AFP