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.
balance extremely games happen hard investment olympic protect works
The IOC works hard to protect the investment of our partners. Without their contribution the Olympic Games couldn't happen in the way they do. The balance is working extremely well.
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.
commission due games happened issues work
In due course, a disciplinary commission will be set up. (It) can work after the Games and look at issues that happened at Games time.
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.