British Olympic Association must take decision, IOC's Rogge says
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge insists the decision on whether Christine Ohuruogu should be allowed to compete in Beijing next year can only be made in Britain.
The 23-year-old took gold in the 400metres at the World Championships in Osaka last week, just days after completing a suspension for missing three out-of-competition drugs tests.
Ohuruogu was allowed to compete in Japan under UK Athletics rules, yet is banned from future Olympic participation by British Olympic Association regulations. Her appeal against that decision is due to be heard next month.
And Rogge, in London for a sponsorship extension signing ceremony with electronics giants Panasonic, made it clear whatever was decided by the BOA would be good enough for the IOC.
He said: "My view is very simple - this is a matter for the British Olympic Association."..."
Source: British Olympic Association must take decision, IOC's Rogge says. Jon West, PA Sport (lasy viewed 4 sep 2007) [FullText]
The 23-year-old took gold in the 400metres at the World Championships in Osaka last week, just days after completing a suspension for missing three out-of-competition drugs tests.
Ohuruogu was allowed to compete in Japan under UK Athletics rules, yet is banned from future Olympic participation by British Olympic Association regulations. Her appeal against that decision is due to be heard next month.
And Rogge, in London for a sponsorship extension signing ceremony with electronics giants Panasonic, made it clear whatever was decided by the BOA would be good enough for the IOC.
He said: "My view is very simple - this is a matter for the British Olympic Association."..."
Source: British Olympic Association must take decision, IOC's Rogge says. Jon West, PA Sport (lasy viewed 4 sep 2007) [FullText]
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