Denis Oswald Quotes (9 Quotes)

Apparently there was some confusion at the time of the vote. It was so close that possibly a new vote would be deserved and possibly lead to a different result.

Every venue should be ready before the Games, leaving us enough time -- even if it's little time -- to do the testing, to put the Olympic overlays on. The only worry we have is that the pace will not be kept because of unexpected difficulties.

This project is certainly very ambitious, but there must be a balance between your ambition and your resources.

According to the world code, that laboratory should have ensured the anonymity of the samples used in their research, or asked the athletes concerned for permission to perform post analyses. It's not a question of protecting anyone, but of applying the rules.

I don't see any risk. There is too much at stake, the image of the country is at stake, and really I'm fully confident that everything will be delivered according to the bid book. We of course have learned the lessons of Athens and even without our help, London has learned the lessons of Athens and has been very quick to start, and that's a very good sign which gives a very positive impression.

The very professional approach that London has shown us during this visit and during my previous visits to London, since its election last July, has demonstrated the energy and excitement that this project is bringing to the city and the country.

Preparing for the Games requires a team effort the group named today as Coordination Commission can be expected to make a significant contribution to that effort, on behalf of the IOC.

There must be a balance between your ambitions and your resources but I think in the case of London they certainly have the resources, the people and the technical ability to achieve what they have promised.

London's project is ambitious and visionary, but as sporting people we admire this ambition and look forward to playing our part in London's Olympic journey.