Vancouver – The legal position of the women ski jumpers seeking to participate in their sport in the 2010 Olympics has been ‘misstated’ by VANOC in its response to their appeal arguments, according to Ross Clark, Q.C., legal counsel for the athletes and a partner with Davis LLP in Vancouver. “There are two fundamental constitutional concerns at issue in this appeal,” Clark explained with reference to arguments filed recently with the BC Court of Appeal. ...
The following is a response to a letter sent to Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC, from the elite women ski jumpers seeking inclusion in the 2010 Olympics. Please find below the text of a letter we received today from IOC President Jacques Rogge. We are disappointed it does not address our specific query about the technical requirements we fail to meet, but we are not surprised. We are confident we do indeed meet...
Vancouver – Pointing out it is the Court’s duty to make sure the hosting of the 2010 Olympic Games complies with the Charter or declare it invalid if it does not, lawyers for the 14 elite women ski jumpers battling for inclusion in the 2010 Olympics filed their arguments with the BC Court of Appeal today. “We are not asking the Court to determine which sports are to be included in the Olympics – that...
The following letter from IOC President Jacques Rogge was recently received by the 14 elite women ski jumpers fighting for inclusion in the 2010 Olympic Games. Dear Ladies, Thank you for your letter. As you know, I admire your passion for your sport and your ability as athletes. This is underlined by the tenacious way in which you have campaigned for inclusion in the Vancouver Games. However, for a number of clear reasons, we confirm...
The following is an open letter from a group of women ski jumpers once again asking for inclusion in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. The women have been fighting to compete in the Games for over a year. Dear Dr. Rogge: We commend you and the International Olympic Committee Executive Board for your recent approval of the inclusion of women’s boxing in the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games. Your decision has made the Summer...