The IOC is absolutely clear that it wants full respect of human rights. It is clear that the staging of the Olympic games in Beijing will do a lot for the improvement of human rights and social relations in China. |
The IOC position is there should only be disciplinary sanctions for the athletes. However, we are a private organization working in a sovereign country and we will respect the rules of the country. |
The journey of the flame is what brings the Games closer to society and allows society to take part in the Games. |
The judge is just saying the coach should be allowed to participate. The sports movement has to respect the laws of justice. |
The new program of the Canadian Olympic Committee 'Own the Podium,' which is supported on one hand by the government, but on the other hand the corporate world, has yielded already unbelievable results. |
The Olympic Truce will not be eternal. After the games, bad habits will return. But this village is a perfect example of what the truce exemplifies. Here, athletes of different religions, political systems, races and languages live peacefully together. |
The results that you achieved at the Athens Olympics last year have shown Chinese sports is really getting to the top. |
the start, but probably not the end of the big cleanup operation. |
The two countries have already had joint marches but it is still very different to have a joint team. |
Then would still come, of course, the second part. The sports movement would have to convince the governments. |
There are environment problems. But our Chinese friends are doing everything to prevent that and to find solutions. |
There are six countries interested. |
There is a lot of goodwill in both countries, but I remain prudent because so much can depend on international political events. We still have some 18 months to come to an agreement. Let's wait and see. |
There is no doubt that after the great success you have achieved in Athens last year during the Olympic Games, and with the preparations that you have now for the National Games, I would not be surprised if China would lead the medal count in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. |
There should be no anxiety. Reading the [Program Commission] report, I have only one conclusion: We have very strong federations, and strong federations should have nothing to fear. |