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Sunday, October 22, 2000 Oakville Beaver W eekend "TSS M ore m o n e y n e e d e d fo r m o r e m e d a ls s a y s O ly m p ic o f f ic ia l (Continued from page 1) Medals aren't the only thing but they are necessary." Now is the time to start building toward that goal, said Letheren. And part of that impetus for success must be linked to increased government funding, according to Letheren. She said the difference in funding available to Australian athletes and those in Canada, for example, is absolutely stag gering. Annual funding from the Canadian federal governmenttaxpayers dollars--for amateur sport amounts to $ 50 million. The Australian government, working with a population of only 19 million, puts $253 million toward its amateur sport. "I think that at the end of the day we are going to need more funding. Equally important we are going to need a coordinat ed approach to spending the dollars we do have." "We are on a major campaign to try to get the government to recognize the need for funding and that includes the provinces," she said. Photo by Barrie Erskine END TH E TO RTUR E: Amnesty International (Oakville Group 75) celebrated the launch of the International Campaign Against Torture on Wednesday by setting up a display table at the Towne Square on Wednesday. Paul R. Brajak, John Pinkney, Eamon O'Rafferty (left to right) signed cards and bought a rose for a toonie from Ernie Kuechmeister, of Amnesty International (Oakville Group 75). T H E Canada tougher on Olympic cheaters Canadians are well aware of the very public drug scandal that occurred on the heels of Ben Johnson's dope-marred 1988 Olympic 100 metre sprint victory in South Korea. There is also a broadening awareness that while Canada has worked earnestly to "clean up" its own house, other countries have not been so vigilant. Published reports now make it clear many East European athletes, for example, were "cheating" from as early on as the 1970's, an effort not only encouraged, but facilitated by the state governments of the day. There is also a widespread view that the United States remains adept at covering up its own drug-related scandals. In short, there is no will to catch the "cheats", and when some individuals are caught, there is no desire to punish. Asked about the American approach, Canadian Olympic Association President Carol Ann Letheren acknowledged Wednesday in Oakville, that it appears Canadians have adopted a more stringent policy and approach, at least when compared with some other nations. "I think as a country we value our young people and I think what is important in terms of drugs in sport - it's prob ably twofold, one is a health issue and the other is that if you are taking drugs you are breaking the rules. So, our job is help kids make wise choices no matter what technology offers in a highly competitive world. Our job in the sports community is to contribute to a better society and country. So, if that means that they can't compete as equally as some body from another country so be it." MENSWEAR P0NTI Bos & Co. DKNY VERSACE ALFRED SUN G Sydney best Games says Canadian Olympic CEO (Continued from page 1) thought no one would top Lilihammer, but Sydney did it." She said the reasons for success were varied. The Games went off without a glitch because they were organized and flex ible. Organizers dealt with any problems instantly. Transportation issues, for example, were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Australians were encouraged to become a 'part' of the Olympic experience. Months before there were concerns that tickets weren't being sold, but in the end response was over whelming. People bought the tickets and participated in various events. Letheren reasoned that Australia's success came from a huge commitment, both financial and from the population as a whole. They -- the nation and the Olympic Committee -- valued inter national achievement. They set their priorities around it. It was as though they had decided that, "their time had come," said Letheren. But the COA executive believes that Canadians do not yet value international achievement. It was only when we didn't have success in Sydney that people began asking why we did n't achieve results, said Letheren. Until then there was never any discussion about how many medals we wanted to w in- unlike Australia who set specific goals to win medals. ( /} /s it m c fu > e f /c r m S h e rid a n DESIGNER DESIGNER SUITS JACKETS New fall arrivals. European styles made with the finest fabrics Business/Casual From the boardoom to the night club, look your best. ANTS Our versatile pants for dress/sport. 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