Koum may compete despite cash demand

Description:

The Australian Weightlifting Federation says it's still a possible an athlete who demanded cash to compete at an Olympic qualifying event will represent Australia at the London games. The Federation's chief executive, Michael Keelan, has confirmed he felt he had no option but to pay Daniel Koum $5,000 or risk the whole Australian team missing out on qualifying.

Display date:

2012

Location:

Oceania

Format:

Sound/Other sound

Collections:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Contributors:

Samantha Donovan

Publisher:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Content partner:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Availability:

Online