(Turin organizers) are making every effort to find a solution, ... We are confident a working solution will be found. |
(Turin organizers) are making every effort to find a solution. We are confident a working solution will be found. |
According to tradition I proclaim the Games closed and I call on the youth of the world to assemble in four years in Vancouver to celebrate the 21st Winter Games. |
After each Games we will review the sports, |
As a surgeon, I've been a customer of your company for all my professional life. |
Athletes, I turn to you now. This is the moment you deserve to enjoy, |
Athletes, you are role models and your achievements both on and off the field of play will inspire and motivate the future generations. Please compete in a spirit of fair play, mutual understanding and respect, and above all, please refuse doping. |
Authorities approached me to ask if the IOC wanted to support a unification process. At a sporting level, it will not be so difficult but there has to be a political agreement, too. |
Certainly within the sports world, there is a clear move toward a unified team. We can only say 'why not ?' It is a great symbol. |
China is so lucky to have so many beautiful animals to represent the Olympic spirit. |
Dear Organizing Committee, friends and partners, you have succeeded brilliantly in meeting your challenge. These were truly magnificent Games. We say a heartfelt thank you to Italy, Piedmont and Turin. |
Denis brings a unique combination of skills and experience, as a medal-winning, three-time Olympic athlete and a sports leader with nearly 30 years of experience organizing international competitions of the highest level, |
Denis Oswald is the ideal person to lead the IOC's partnership with London during the preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, |
Denis Oswald is the ideal person to lead the IOCs partnership with London during the preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games , |
Even if there is a negative test, that is only part of the equation. We have evidence of Italian police which we should receive shortly. If you want to prove the guilt of athletes, there are various methods of proof. |