Men’s hockey star Tom Craig has been stripped of his Olympic athlete privileges by the Australian Olympic Committee after his shock arrest in Paris for buying cocaine.
The background: The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office said Craig was arrested after officers witnessed an attempt to purchase cocaine in the 9th arrondissement.
Key quote: “My actions are my own and by no way reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, the sport and the Australian Olympic team. I have embarrassed you all and I’m truly sorry,” Craig said.
What else to know: Both Australia’s hockey teams were eliminated from competition at the quarter-final stage before attending a function at their hotel on Tuesday.
What happens next? Chef De mission Anna Meares issued a statement late Wednesday saying Craig could take no further part in the Games and has moved out of the Olympic Village.
Meares said Craig was not intending to return for the Closing Ceremony but he would not be able to attend if he did.
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