John Coates
John Coates
courage difficult future pleased
I was pleased to see her have the courage to get back on the water. She has had a very difficult time. It's really up to her for what the future holds.
admiration craig great shown support won
Craig Stevens has shown great mateship and won the admiration and support of all Australians,
length unnoticed
It didn't go unnoticed for any length of time.
aim beijing directed encouraged felt funding improve increase leading results sailing sports spread towards
It has always been our aim to increase the spread of medals. We have directed our funding towards sports where we felt we could improve our performances leading into Beijing (the 2008 Olympics). We are also encouraged by the way sailing and equestrian have bounced back after disappointing results in Athens.
admitted both confirmed craig self
Dajka confirmed to Craig Phillips that he had been untruthful to both inquiries. He admitted to self injecting in French's room,
aside decision spirit stand swimming unselfish within
His decision to stand aside is unselfish and typifies the spirit and camaraderie within the swimming ranks.
advanced beijing million olympic point previous target
The AOC has a sponsorship target of $33 million for Beijing and we are two-thirds of the way there. We are more advanced at this point than previous Olympic Games.
australian membership olympic result selection
As a result I have terminated his selection to, and membership of, the 2004 Australian Olympic Team.
commitment necessary view winning
I thought it was necessary for us to show our commitment to those NOC's with a view to winning those votes,