09:05
6 years ago
Michael Pavitt
at the Hilton Prague
Michael Pavitt

Bach claims it is unacceptable sanctions being demanded in public domain

Bach admits it took some time, with the Oswald Commission having to go through the painstaking process of determining whether samples were tampered with.

The IOC President expresses his hope the decision of Russia’s participation could be taken at the Executive Board meeting in December.

Here are his quotes on the right to a fair hearing in full.

“It was very clear, the Olympic Movement considers it unacceptable that some sanctions are being demanded in the public domain.

“Everybody enjoys the same rights and obligations. Everybody enjoys the rights to a fair and due procedure.

“Think how you would react if you were alleged to have wrongdoings, it is a human right.”


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