43 Quotes by Mario Pescante

I am going to see the President of the IOC Jacques Rogge in two days time ... I am going to give him the latest update on the situation, suffice to say I am optimistic.

Certain athletes make certain sports more popular. I think that's the case above all with Tomba.

I expected a strong reaction to my proposal, but now I'm being treated as a lobbyist for dopers,

It is important that there is full unity of intent and that next Monday we shall be able to enter definitively into a new phase, entirely dedicated to sport.

I will speak with him about doping. We are optimistic.

Penal sanctions are O.K. for those that peddle ... For athletes, sporting sanctions are much more severe.

Parliament doesn't intend making changes to the law,

I will speak with (Rogge) about doping, ... We are optimistic.

I was optimistic and now I am happy that we have found a solution that respects Italian law but eliminates all the dangers we faced.