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. |
Everything is in place to have a peaceful Games. |
For the thousands of athletes who compete cleanly and fairly, we have a duty to put in place the strongest measures to trap the small minority who cheat. |
From our perspective they (Sydney) have acted according to the rules. |
He is sleeping extremely well and I am sleeping extremely well. |
I am confident a solution can be found which will, on the one hand, respect the legislation and, on the other, ensure the Games are workable. |
I am more than disappointed, I am an angry man. |
I can say that the financial future of the Olympic movement is secure. |
I decided I would never speak about best-ever games. I can say today we are very pleased, but I will not make a ranking or comparison. |
I declare the 20th Winter Games closed. I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Vancouver, to celebrate the 21st Olympic Winter Games. |
I declare the Games of the 28th Olympiad closed and, in accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now at Beijing to celebrate with us there the Games of the 29th Olympiad, |
I declare the Games of the 28th Olympiad closed and, in accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now at Beijing to celebrate with us there the Games of the 29th Olympiad. |
I do not like the word 'rejection' but those cities we have not retained this in no way reflects that we do not trust these countries. |
I have asked that an independent inquiry be started to pinpoint the different responsibilities, |
I have no concerns. The chairman of the coordination commission has no concerns, |