Giselle Davies
Giselle Davies
adverse affair bring clarity full happened last power samples seriously takes within
The samples did not show up any adverse findings. The IOC takes this affair very seriously and will do what it can within its power to bring full clarity to what happened over the last days.
concern crowds draw early events full great happen medal rounds sold venues
No, there is no concern from the I.O.C. side. Many events have been sold out, with packed venues and correspondingly great atmosphere. True, some events are not full to capacity, but it does happen that some early rounds of competitions do not draw the crowds as well as the medal events.
full issues stated support
The two issues are not necessarily related. In the bid, they stated the full support of the IOC anti-doping policy.
athletes control fully identified procedures within
Anti-doping procedures are being done fully within the rules. Notification to the athletes is being done by anti-doping control officers. They are identified and identifiable.
affair bigger bring clarity determined full happened past power seriously takes
The IOC takes this affair very seriously and is determined to do everything in its power to bring full clarity to what has happened in the past days. We must look at the bigger picture.
adverse samples
The samples did not show up any adverse findings.
emotion emotions linked
Emotion is something that is linked with sport.
athens general needed
There was a general observation in Athens that things needed to be improved.
decade drawn events line
Events of a decade ago are history, and the IOC has drawn a line under the past.
smoothly tests
The tests went very smoothly and there were no complaints.
commission help inquiry light pressure shed welcome
There's no pressure being put by the IOC. We welcome the inquiry commission set up the Austrians. It will help shed light on the situation.
campaign groups human olympics platform rights using
We're used to campaign groups using the Olympics as a platform for their campaigns. The IOC is not a human rights monitoring organization.
against further issue members voted
Members voted against it, and there was no further discussion. The issue is now closed.
comment intentions voting
We don't comment on IOC members' voting intentions and it is irrelevant.