They ought not be allowed to participate in any more officially-sanctioned events (Olympics, World Championships, etc.). Ever.

And their countries should not allow them back home. I saw some footage of the Chinese players throwing their match, and it was appalling.

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Call out the mastigophorai and treat them as they treated Eupholus.

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persona-non-gratin wrote:

Maybe they thought that playing too well would result in some U.S coach accusing them of drug taking .

John Leonard is not "some U.S. coach" and is not a part of the coaching staff of the U.S. (or any other) Olympic Team - he's the Executive Director of World Swimming Coaches Association.  Get your facts straight.

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persona-non-gratin wrote:

London 2012 Olympics: 16-year-old Ye Shiwen's swim 'impossible', says coach John Leonard Telegraph.co.uk‎ - 1 day ago One of the world's most senior swimming coaches has raised serious doubts about the validity of the “unbelievable” performance of Ye Shiwen

Again, he's not "some U. S. coach."  You're reading something into the above which isn't there.  He's the Executive Director of the World Swimming Coaches Association, and was speaking from that platform.  He is not, in any way, associated with the U. S. Olympic Team.

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"John Leonard is not an employee, representative or spokesperson for USA Swimming, nor is he a member of the U.S. Olympic swim team or part of the U.S. delegation," a United States Olympic Committee spokesman said.

Leonard, executive director of the World Swimming Coaches Association said that history showed that every time something 'unbelievable' occurred in swimming, it turned out ultimately to involve doping.

"We want to be very careful about calling it doping," the American John Leonard, executive director of the World Swimming Coaches Association, told Britain's Guardian newspaper.

[Source: Reuters]

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persona-non-gratin wrote:

Maybe they thought that playing too well would result in some U.S  ex-coach accusing them of drug taking .

He was never a U. S. Team coach as far as I'm aware - he merely served on the Steering Committee.  His position notwithstanding, he should be removed immediately as Executive Director of the World Swimming Coaches Association for his remarks in light of the fact that Ye has been officially cleared of any wrongdoing.  Has he rendered an apology as yet?

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elynslibrary wrote:

re: Leonard

 

I don't suppose it could simply be some guy getting his knickers in a twist 'cause his all guys got beaten by a Girl?

 

Nah........................................

No, I don't believe so.  Lepnard is currently a F.I.N.A. member, and is on the Advisory Committee for 2012, which automatically makes him a member of the Oversight Committee for the London Olympics.  It's his job to report any suspicious activity - but to the Games Committee -  not to the media.

Considering all the cheating and chicanery so far - the badminton debacle, the Japanese Women's Soccer Team intentionally playing to a draw so as to secure a better draw and less travel in the next round; the Brazillian Soccer Team's allegations regarding their bus trip and a six hour delay forcing them to play with no practise, on very little rest - maybe it's time to simply shut the Olympiad down.

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