Giselle Davies
Giselle Davies
police seems side timing
It seems from their side (police) the timing was matched.
becoming bigger coins common fair form issue line per pins shape speculate sure
It's not an issue we've had in any shape or form here. I don't want to speculate per se of this becoming a bigger phenomenon, but it would be fair to say that if there were more and more of these coins or pins put in the ice, then it would be something we'd need to make sure there's common sense and it doesn't get out of hand, really in line with all our clean-venue policies.
event minority promote uses wonderful
These things need to be put in proportion. It is always disappointing when a minority uses such a wonderful event to promote its cause.
means procedure reported violation violations
If no violation is reported at the end of the day, this means the procedure was satisfactory and no violations were detected.
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.
above italian law trying
not about the IOC trying to be above Italian law.
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.
according case laboratory substance time work
It's inappropriate to make comparisons with another case for a different substance in a different time period. The laboratory is doing its work according to its time frame.
athens due general issues judging remain since unresolved
It's due to general judging issues that remain unresolved since the Athens Olympics.
analysis bottom laboratory takes
The laboratory analysis is still ongoing. It just takes this long sometimes, and that's the bottom line.
issue singapore taken vote
The issue is now closed. The vote taken in Singapore will stand.
controls element stress wider
The IOC would like to stress that doping controls are only one element in this wider affair.
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.
follow procedure remove
The IOC will follow the procedure to remove the athletes' accreditations.