At the Beijing Olympics, IOC = President of the International Olympic Committee Bach held a press conference there.


"I think she was under unimaginable pressure," said Bach, who was concerned about figure skating girl Camilla Wariewa over doping violations.

“Unimaginable pressure”

Chairman Bach said of Wariewa, "I was upset when I was watching the performance on TV. I know how much pressure I had because I was an athlete. I think it was an unimaginable pressure. I think she could be read from her body language and her acting and trying to recover while she was suffering in the rink. "

"I was sick of myself. I felt a very frosty atmosphere to her. I saw a body language on TV that seemed to reject her," he said.



She then said, "I just hope she has the support of her family and friends to overcome this difficult situation. I can only pray, but I hope she will be dealt with in the right way." Said.

"Proposal to provide torch to group silver players"

Chairman Bach also explained that he met with an American silver medal player while the group's medal award ceremony was not held over Wariewa's doping violation.



Chairman Bach said, "I wanted to hear the feelings of the players. It was an hour and a half meeting and I was able to talk a lot. I am grateful to have met and talked to the Olympic torch. I don't think the torch is a substitute for the medal. "

Proceed with "minimum age" discussion

In addition, Bach said, "Our allegations have been dismissed. The rule of law must be respected. Then international sports wouldn't work and I had to accept it. Just for consistency, the medal award ceremony made a different decision. "



On top of that, over a series of issues, "We have to consider and deal with minors' participation in senior competitions. Work has already begun on the IOC's board of directors. Careful discussion and consultation is needed. I would like to take the initiative to launch a discussion on whether it is appropriate to set a minimum age. "

“I was impressed by the play of Snowboard Reira Iwabuchi”

In addition, Chairman Bach mentioned the play of Reira Iwabuchi, who was 4th in the Snowboard Women's Big Air, as one of the moments when he was impressed by watching the Beijing Olympics. The audience breathed in. At the moment of the fall, all the athletes ran and hugged around to protect her. I will never forget this. I felt the spirit of the Olympics. " ..