NEWS
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EOC STATEMENT
Rome, 17 August 2016
The EOC can confirm that Pat Hickey is stepping aside temporarily as President of the European Olympic Committees following today’s events in Brazil.According to EOC statutes, EOC Vice President Janez Kocijančič will assume the role of acting EOC President effective immediately.
Any media seeking further information on the situation should check the Olympic Council of Ireland website for any updates.