Mario Pescante
Mario Pescante
Mario Pescanteis an Italian politician and entrepreneur. He is a vice president of the International Olympic Committee...
expected lobbyist reaction strong treated
I expected a strong reaction to my proposal, but now I'm being treated as a lobbyist for dopers,
sanctions
Penal sanctions are O.K. for those that peddle ... For athletes, sporting sanctions are much more severe.
fears police raids respect rules
We must respect the rules of the IOC, ... The IOC fears police raids in the athletes' village.
speak
I will speak with (Rogge) about doping, ... We are optimistic.
days found four solution three within
We have found a solution ? within three or four days it will be communicated.
add certain countries events forced needs recent referring special
Unfortunately, referring to recent events, we are forced to add certain countries (to the special needs list). We have done everything possible.
happens slightest
What happens now, I haven't the slightest idea,
happens
What happens now? I haven't got a clue.
percent possible preparing
We are preparing very well but it is not possible to be 100 percent secure.
days jacques latest president suffice time update
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.
above athletes case certain sports
Certain athletes make certain sports more popular. I think that's the case above all with Tomba.
change effect italian preparing
You can't change Italian law. But everyone agrees that there could be a moratorium during the games. We are preparing legislation to put into effect exclusively during the games.
equipment looking moment
At the moment he is not in Italy. We were looking to find the same equipment (as in Austria).
preparing starting today until yesterday
Up until yesterday we were preparing an Olympics, starting today we are organizing.