London (CNN) -- The widow of an Israeli Olympian killed in a terrorist attack on the 1972 Munich Games made an urgent plea Wednesday for a minute of silence at the opening ceremony to remember her husband and 10 other Israelis murdered 40 years ago. Ankie Spitzer was joined by three members of Congress and top American Jewish community leaders in the effort to make the International Olympic Committee change its stance. The head of the International Olympics Committee has rejected repeated calls for a moment of silence during the opening ceremony, despite the urging of President Barack Obama, his Republican rival Mitt Romney, and other public figures.
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Activists want a minute of silence at the opening ceremony for 11 Israelis killed in 1972
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Rep. Eliot Engel of New York accuses the IOC of "playing political games" by saying no
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The International Olympic Committee head says it's not the right venue for the tribute
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11 Israelis, a German policeman and 5 terrorists were killed in Munich 40 years ago
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