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Show The Salt Lake Tribune 2002 OLYMPICS Saturda Sydney Olympic Officials Offered Payment i AS While Salt Lake City was an overwhelming favorite and won in a landslide, Sydney was considered a slight underdogto Beijing. The votes of African members were considered crucial in the 2000 race. “The Chinese reaction will be @ Continued from A-1 important,” he said. “There were really onlytwocities in the race.” Sydney's revelations ‘‘reaffirms my assertion that Olympic corruptiondid not start in Sait Meantime,a Libyanofficial became the second IOC memberto LakeCity,” said Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt. “It does need to end resign in the bribery scandal surrounding Salt LakeCity’s selec- tion as host of the 2002 Winter Games. The weekend promises more drama with possibly more resig- nations, expulsion recommenda- tions and decisions to overhaul the entire Olympie bidding and selection process. 10C president Juan Antonio Samaranchreiterated he hasno intention of resigning andthatheis determined to lead the committee out ofits worst crisis ever. “In this moment,I haveto be at the head of the IOC more than ever,” he said. ‘That wasbefore the details of the dinner in Monacosurfaced. “The perception will be quite damagingto Sydney,” said Kevan Gosper, Australia’s senior IOC executive-board member. “It’s a veryserious revelation. A lot of people will be destabilized.” Australian newspapers report- ed that John Coates, presidentof the Australian Olympic Committee and a leader of the 2000 Sydney bid, said he offered $35,000 each to the national Olympic committees of Kenya and Uganda. The offers were made to IOC members Charles Mukora of Ken- ya and Maj. Gen. Francis Nyangwesoof Ugandaon Sept. 22, 1993, thenight before the vote, accord- ing to Coates. | thought it was necessaryfor us to show our commitment to those NOCs with a view to win- Bashir Mohamed Attarabulsi bribe. He said he pledged the money because he felt Sydney’ s chances were‘ ‘slipping away. “I wasn't going to die wondering why we didn't win,” hesaid. Coates said the payments were within I0C guidelines und were similar to plans used bybidding competitors from Beijing and Manchester, England. Australian reports said the two African committees were paid the money between 1994 and 2000 to support Olympic sports projects. Gosper, whe said he had not seen the bid documents, described the reported inducements as going * “beyond good wi “Tt seems that John’s deci wasintendedto influence the 10C members’ thinking,” Gosper said “The perception may not match John’sintention, the event having taken place the night before the vote.” them to consider their votes for sydney." ney won 45-43in the secret balloting in Monaco. Ata newsconferencein Sydney today (Friday night MST),Coates confirmed the payment plan but again said the money wasintend- ed to helpfinancesports in Kenya and Uganda rather than as a Sponsors Wary of Linking Namesto Games @ Continued from A-1 is scheduied to present its initial report to the IOC's 11-person ex- ecutive board on Sunday. Whether the report will provide theclo- sure the IOC hopes for is now thr eatened by newbribery allegaout of Sydney. hits?” Can the boat take any more asked Rick Burton, direc- tor of the Warsaw Sporis Market ing Centerat the Universityof Or. egon, Last week, Krimsky pushed back bya full year the deadline for the USOC and Salt Lake Orgafuzing Committee (SLOC) to meet their goal of raising $859 million from sponsors for the Winter Games and U.S, Olympic teams. bout $615 million of that has beenraised sofar. Krimsky reiterated his confi- dencethat sponsorswill be found for New York, Chicago and Los Angeles have been postponed. Weare going to wait until this kind of subsides,” Krimskysaid. The unknownis how long that children in Utah who once thought of the Olympies asa glorious thing, think of it as a scummy sporting event controlled by people with no ethics or morals. Isn't that sad?” Olympicscritic Stephen Pace took the opportunity to repeat his call for a public vote of confi- dence or no confidence on the 2002 Winter Games “The IOC does not havethe ethical stature to take anything away from anybody,” Pace said. Pace said Samaranch and the “entire secretariat” should resign this weekend. “If I had a message maycall for the Gamesnot to proceedin Sydney,” he told The Associated Press, indicating that of Libya personally delivered his resignation to Samaranch. even some IOC membersmayfeel that way terial being viewed as questionable conduct by the candidate city,” he said. “But I believe the first step should beto stabilize the situation. The executive board should reinforce the Monacodeci- sion that Sydneyshould stage the 2000 games. Gospersaid the difference be tween alleged misconduct in Salt Lake City and Sydney was the margin of votes. In other developmentsFriday: Samaranch said Attarabulsi, 61, an IOC member since 1977, quit becauseof revelationshis son received college scholarships at Utah schools from Salt Lake City boosters. Attarabulsi’s son, Suhel, received bid committee and Salt Lake Organizing Committee scholarships plus $700 a month in living expenses while attending Brigham Young University and Utah Valley State College. Samaranch said Attarabulsi was a “good man” who made a “mistake.” YunJai-Hyoung/The Associated Press Australian Olympic official John Coates, right, said he offered $70,000 in inducements to two African IOC membersthe night before Sydney won the 2000 Gamesbytwovotes. The son of an IOC member asked Salt Lake bid executives for a paymentof between $30,000 and $35,000 the day before the city lost the 1998 Winter Games to Japan, The Associated Press reported Friday. The son of Jean-Claude Ganga of The Republic of Congosaid he might be able to influence four votes, but did not promise them. Salt Lake boostersdid not pay the money to Jean-Jacques Ganga, and the next day — June 15, 1991 — in Birmingham, England, Salt Lake lost to Nagano byfourvotes. The Associated Press said Salt Lake bid committeeofficials, in- cluding Tom Welch and Frank Joklik, decided against the Ganga proposition because they neither leader to replace outgoing President Frank Joklik. Instead, said SLOC spokeswoman Caroline Shaw, Garff spent the day con- job. anch, would not say who might be involvedin a festering coup a great candidate, but there will He pointed to the special assembly March 17-18 at which the said. “I’ve met a lot of people I sanctions against individual mem- “T can't say at this pointI've got be someone out there,” Leavitt THEASSOCIATED PRESS pic history seems not to have souredstate residents or those interested in visiting the state. The allegations that Salt Lake’s bid committee bribed Interna- tional Olympic Committee mem- bers to win votes in the contest for the 2002 Winter Games seem in- mitteestill gets Bebeto Matthews/The Associated Press USOCofficial John Krimsky saysfive investigations into Olympic bribery will provide the Olympic Family with guidance. Krimsky was in New York to John Krimsky Deputy secretary of USOC 20 to 30 calls a day from people whowant to join the volunteer armythat will be mobilized for pre-Games events “It’s the performance: events that draw sponso. Alan Taylor, president of Communications, whose New York companyhas advised Olym: id others noted the brand's strength comes from the disci could affect the price tag of an Games,” wecouldn't afford to buy.”” Sinceit is the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of said Shelley Thomas, se- Latter-day Saints and 70 percent cations e's residents are Mor- SLOC needs about 8,000 volun. teers for test events such as the a beaconof morality pic sponsors. But Tayloralsosaid the scandal Corporations interested in becoming sponsorsarelikely to negotiatea bit harder becauseof the scandal ‘If I'm on the buying side,” lor said, “I'm going to argue a little tarnish on these Olympicsponsorship. “It's still a valuableproperty hesaid. “[But] theprice is a func- tion of supply and demand," acknowledgedthis. ‘Good negotiators will use any and all opportunities to negotiate against price,” hesaid. ing Championships. Theyhavere publicity we would have wanted, ceived between 9,000 and 10,000 but maybeit makes us seem more mainstream,” said pollster Dan Jones. Mid Winter Sale All Winter Clothing & Outer Wear 20% to 50% OFF Patagonia: Infurno Jacket Down Nuptse Jacket PLUS, RECEIVE EITHERA$30.00 INSTANT STORE REBAI ORA FREE SATELLITE SYSTEM FROMTHE DISH ‘I'm not sureit’s the kind of wee! NO ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUIRED, NO ACTIVATION FEE. $99.99 they're showing beautiful foot- age,” Cayfordsaid. “It’s publicity nior vice president for communi North Face: Twe Quatcomm 1920 about the bribery scandal, but and the Olympics themselves Utahns seemto wanttorally, and the controversy has probably applications, Thomas said this aan in headlines throughout the coun tens of millions of dollars to be associated with the Olympics ers are saying they have seen images of Utah on the news, and are interested in visiting. ‘On the news they're talking upcoming National Figure Skat speak at the International Sports pline and dedication of Olympic athletes. That's why sponsors pay According to spokeswoman Tracie Cayford, manyofthecall- heightened awareness of the “We will know Mondayafter the IOC’s initial report as to how fast we canreally begin the healing process.” WORK. 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But Krimsky “If they don’t, then not only Samaranch but the whole IOC is in serious trouble.” Salt LakeCity’s roleinthebiggest corruption scandal in Olym- bound. Right now, youarein a period of uncertainty, and sponsors hate uncertainty.” The delayin signing newsponsors, however, has the potential of postponing when money will hit SLOC’s bank account. business of sports, His speech was to stay as president,” Schultzsaid top U.S. Olympic Committeeoffi- end and the Olympics will re- ing committee's chieffinancialofficer, said the delayis not expect- pected to be radical reforms in how Olympic host cities are picked “If there is unanimity to vote those people out, then he is going BA “palacerevolt” is brewing “The fencesitters will continue projects or expenditures. The organizing committee is committed to ensuring expendi- full 113-memberIOCwill vote on bers and consider what are ex- respect who indicated they want to help.” S.L. Scandal Doesn’t Appear to Harm Tourism, Volunteers’ Enthusiasm ecutive vice president of Clarion Sports and Entertainment of Greenwich, Conn. But Grant, whose company advises corporations about Olympic sponsorships, also said, ‘Thiswill ed to force SLOCto postponeany Schultz, whoas the day-to-day leader of the IOC’s most important national subsidiaryis gener ally considered an ally of Samar- be ready to detail the CEO search. Gov. Leavitt said no front-runner has been identified for the cial said Friday USOC executive director Dick closure,” said David Grant, an ex- sues weneed tolook at,” Krimsky said But Mark Tanner, the organiz- That's unfai: the disclosure about Sydney's bid She did not say whenGarff would Friday delayed plans to outline the process for choosing a new to sit on the fence until there's “There may be sometimingis- could be at this point in time vestigative report and discussing it would make any difference in the 10C’s secret balloting. @SLOC Chairman Bob Garff Schultz said his “gut feeling” was. that Samaranch’s 18-year reign at the top of the Olympics was threatened by “some people who aren't being as supportive as they tacting board members for more input, preparing for the IOC in- in the IOC and Samaranch will survive only if the committee takes quick, united membersin thebribery s had the moneynorwere confident will take as the scandal spreads from Salt Lake City to other bid cities. on the USOC’s efforts to build the Olympie: a brand That “brand” is being battered interest But hesaid sales presentations to prospective sponsors planned This happenedonhis watch. Now @ Bashir MohamedAttarabulsi to the scandal hasyet to ruin their 10Cneedsto get rid of everyone, and the first person who needsto go is Juan Antonio Samaranch. “T can’t rule it out that some Summit, an annual gathering of broadcasters, sports administrators and others involved in the 12 prospective sponsors and Pies. “The bottom line here is that the Olympic movementis corrupt, corrupt, corrupt,” she said. “The for Samaranch, it would be:‘Doit for the kids.’ to maintain SLOC’s $1.45 billion budget. We arevery muchon target,” hesaid. Krimsky continues to talk to 10 Salt Lake City can holdits Olym- Gosper said ihe revelations were serious enough to raise the issue of whether Sydney should keep the games. “T could see the published ma- “My viewwas it might encourage But Salt Lake City Councilwoman Deeda Seed said if Sydneyis stripped of the games, the Olympic movement will be dead before 30” orr iy| O” orr aa 75 oF Limited to Stock on Hand Sprint PCS / \._<ammmh 702 E 100 S + Salt Lake City + 801-359-9361 \ ! |
