Giselle Davies
Giselle Davies
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.
ceremony comfort games olympic opening seeing
The opening ceremony set the tone, and now there's a comfort factor. We can say we are seeing the Olympic Games getting into their stride.
athletes focusing games olympic seeing
On day six, we are now seeing the Olympic Games really getting into their stride. They are really focusing on sport and on the athletes which at the end of the day is what it is all about.
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.
change client currently expect groups levels media olympic service
The IOC does not currently expect any change in service levels for any of the important client groups at the Olympic Games, such as athletes, media or spectators.
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.
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.
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.