Just a few items (short ones) that I would like to see the IOC tackle in the upcoming months:
1. Address the issues that were brought up by Reporters Without Borders in Lausanne this week. They unfurled a banner with handcuffs in the shape of the Olympic rings. I have done work with these people before and they are good folks. The IOC says they don't want to get into politics. I say there are lives on the line.
2. Ensure a place for Richard Pound in the IOC hierarchy after his term as head of WADA ends in December. He's a good egg---and keeps the IOC honest.
3. QUICKLY resolve the issue of Marion Jones' teammates' medals. I could see this dragging on for years.
4. Embrace more of the "new media" forms. The IOC is on the right track, but they need to speed things up.
5. Get real about BALCO---and what athletes are involved. Enough already!
6. Require all athletes to stay in the Olympic Village. It's a matter of safety, as well as security and giving a cohesive look to the Games. If you can't give up your luxury hotel for several weeks, you have no business being in the Olympics.
7. While on the subject of media freedom, allow the athletes to publish their blogs. That should be the last thing the IOC should be worrying about during a Games.
Just a few things, that would make it more pleasant for everyone.
