Hickey 'temporarily' stands down from Olympic roles

Dublin (AFP) - Patrick Hickey, the head of the Olympic Council of Ireland, has "temporarily" stood down from all his sports administration roles following his arrest in Brazil, the OCI said.Hickey, 71, was arrested at his Rio hotel after being accused of ticket scalping, ambush marketing and conspiracy.He was taken away from the hotel in an ambulance amid concerns for his health.The OCI statement said he had stepped down temporarily from his role with the Irish body as well as an International Olympic Committee member, president of the European Olympic Committees and vice-president of the Association of National Olympic Committees."In light of this morning's developments and his ill health, Mr Hickey has taken the decision to step aside temporarily as president of the OCI and all other Olympic functions (IOC member in Ireland, European Olympic president, ANOC vice-president) until this matter is fully resolved."Mr Hickey will of course continue to co-operate and assist with all ongoing inquiries."Join the conversation about this story
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