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in honor of Nodar Kumaritashvili
1989 - 2010
in honor of Nodar Kumaritashvili
1989 - 2010
WHISTLER, BC - FEBRUARY 10: Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia during the second Men's Single Luge training run at the Whistler Sliding Centre ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, Canada.
(Above photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
(Right photo: Elise Amendola/The Associated Press)
CTVolympics.ca
A day that was supposed to mark celebration and the start of the 2010 Olympic Games turned tragic on Friday morning following the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili.
The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the Poly Clinic in Whistler after a crash during his final pre-Olympic training run at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
IOC president Jacques Rogge made an emotional statement at an early afternoon news conference at the waterfront media centre. "This is a very sad day," he said after taking off his glasses and wiping his eyes. "I have no words to say what we feel."
"We are heart broken beyond words," VANOC CEO John Furlong added, fighting tears.
Rogge said he had spoken with the president of Georgia and also the Georgian team. He said they are considering withdrawing from the Games, which begin officially tonight with the Opening Ceremony, where skier Iason Abramashvili was supposed to be the country's flagbearer. There are seven other Georgian athletes at the Winter Games.
Kumaritashvili is from Borjomi, a resort town of 15,000 on the Georgian south.
continues: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/skeleton/news/newsid=39315.html
(Above photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
(Right photo: Elise Amendola/The Associated Press)
CTVolympics.ca
A day that was supposed to mark celebration and the start of the 2010 Olympic Games turned tragic on Friday morning following the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili.
The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the Poly Clinic in Whistler after a crash during his final pre-Olympic training run at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
IOC president Jacques Rogge made an emotional statement at an early afternoon news conference at the waterfront media centre. "This is a very sad day," he said after taking off his glasses and wiping his eyes. "I have no words to say what we feel."
"We are heart broken beyond words," VANOC CEO John Furlong added, fighting tears.
Rogge said he had spoken with the president of Georgia and also the Georgian team. He said they are considering withdrawing from the Games, which begin officially tonight with the Opening Ceremony, where skier Iason Abramashvili was supposed to be the country's flagbearer. There are seven other Georgian athletes at the Winter Games.
Kumaritashvili is from Borjomi, a resort town of 15,000 on the Georgian south.
continues: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/skeleton/news/newsid=39315.html
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Comment from: jayn walrond [Visitor]
I was so saddened to hear of this terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of this elite athlete. He was the best of the best, always remember that. He will be with you always. My sympathies to the entire country.
jayn 02/12/10
Comment from: dela-rae [Visitor]
I am so saddened by this tragic accident. Somene so young and full of potential. I can only imagine the pain the family and friend/loved ones the decesed feel. i pray for strength and peace.
02/12/10
Comment from: Denyse Cyr-Pelland [Visitor] So young,so full of life. Trying to catch a dream. Gone too soon. I pray that the lord will watch over your family and you country men on this very sad day, and may you rest in peace.
02/12/10
I was so saddened to hear of this terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of this elite athlete. He was the best of the best, always remember that. He will be with you always. My sympathies to the entire country.
jayn 02/12/10
Comment from: dela-rae [Visitor]
I am so saddened by this tragic accident. Somene so young and full of potential. I can only imagine the pain the family and friend/loved ones the decesed feel. i pray for strength and peace.
02/12/10
Comment from: Denyse Cyr-Pelland [Visitor] So young,so full of life. Trying to catch a dream. Gone too soon. I pray that the lord will watch over your family and you country men on this very sad day, and may you rest in peace.
02/12/10
Comment from: Roxy Sasu [Visitor]
Gods speed. RIP Nodar. The Vancouver 2010 Olympics will be in your honour. May angels lead you in. God bless.
02/13/10
Comment from: Nicole Davidson [Visitor]
God bless you and my condolences go to your family and friends....you were way to young to be taken but obviously one of the good ones as god only calls the good ones home early....god bless you....
02/17/10
Gods speed. RIP Nodar. The Vancouver 2010 Olympics will be in your honour. May angels lead you in. God bless.
02/13/10
Comment from: Nicole Davidson [Visitor]
God bless you and my condolences go to your family and friends....you were way to young to be taken but obviously one of the good ones as god only calls the good ones home early....god bless you....
02/17/10