[IOC rules hold that athletes who cheat may be sanctioned but will not face criminal prosecution.] Penal sanctions are Ok for those that peddle [drugs] ... For athletes, sporting sanctions are much more severe. |
Always the control in Italy has been very, very strict. MPs consider any type of moratorium a sign of weakness. |
At the moment he is not in Italy. We were looking to find the same equipment (as in Austria). |
Certain athletes make certain sports more popular. I think that's the case above all with Tomba. |
I am going to see the President of the IOC Jacques Rogge in two days time ... I am going to give him the latest update on the situation, suffice to say I am optimistic, |
I am going to see the President of the IOC Jacques Rogge in two days time ... I am going to give him the latest update on the situation, suffice to say I am optimistic. |
I don't know the details, it's not my business, |
I expected a strong reaction to my proposal, but now I'm being treated as a lobbyist for dopers, |
I expected a strong reaction to my proposal, but now I'm being treated as a lobbyist for dopers. The IOC is only asking that we respect the rules. |
I was optimistic and now I am happy that we have found a solution that respects Italian law but eliminates all the dangers we faced. |
I will speak with (Rogge) about doping, ... We are optimistic. |
I will speak with him about doping. We are optimistic. |
In Italy there are strong feelings about doping, |
It is important that there is full unity of intent and that next Monday we shall be able to enter definitively into a new phase, entirely dedicated to sport. |
It would be very serious, but nobody actually believes it will happen. We're hoping a cabinet meeting tomorrow will help us out. |