AOC STATEMENT
The AOC and AWF have continued discussions regarding the incident involving Daniel Koum. The AOC and AWF has received correspondence from Mr Koum’s lawyers denying impropriety in the Oceania Weightlifting Championships on 6 June 2012.
The AOC has urged the AWF provide Mr Koum with an opportunity to respond to the allegations and has encouraged the establishment of an independent body to consider this matter on behalf of the AWF.
The AOC encourages the continued independent consideration of this matter and at the conclusion of the 2012 AWF Olympic Nomination Trial, the AOC will seek confirmation on the selection status of all athletes in the Shadow Team. That is, athletes identified for nomination and those no longer in contention for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.
Should Daniel Koum be identified for nomination to the AOC, the AOC would not consider this nomination until the AWF has concluded its independent investigation and dealt with this matter.
Mike Tancred Media Director
Australian Olympic Committee
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