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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
George Gibney extradition move could see disgraced ex-swim coach in Irish court on abuse charges before month's end
FORMER Olympic swim coach George Gibney could be extradited to Ireland before the end of the month, it's emerged. And once in Advertisement 4 Ex-Olympic swim coach George Gibney could be extradited to Ireland before the end of the month Credit: Mark Horgan 4 He agreed not to fight against his extradition 4 Gibney will appear in court once he arrives back in Ireland Credit: RTE The relevant paperwork on timings of the extradition will be considered by the US authorities early after 77-year-old Gibney, who has been living in the US since 1995, Once details of his flights and his court appearance in Ireland have been arranged, he will be brought back to Ireland by the Two officers from the unit will travel to the US to bring him back to the capital. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS He's expected to be brought back on a normal flight from Orlando, One source said: 'His decision to return to Ireland is a welcome development. 'If he had fought against the legality of the extradition in a US court, the process could have taken until next year. 'A lot of paperwork is already in the hands of the US authorities, so hopefully the extradition can be arranged over the next few weeks. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Breaking 'Gardai are on standby to bring him back to Ireland once everything has been signed in America. 'These things can take a bit of time, but hopefully it's sooner rather than later. FORMER ASSOCIATES DELIGHTED OVER DECISION 'As soon as he lands in Ireland, he will immediately be brought to court and he won't be given any preferential treatment.' We also understand that Gibney is in 'good Advertisement A former associate of the They told The Irish Sun: 'A few of us from the old club are delighted he has made this decision. We were all convinced there would have been some delay to this, so this is good news. 'When he appears in court, a few of us will also be present.' Gibney agreed to the extradition before he was due to appear in court in Orlando tomorrow. Advertisement The former swim coach met his lawyer, Fitzgerald Hall, on Tuesday before he confirmed the extradition agreement. EXTRADITION HEARING WAIVED We contacted Mr Hall for a comment on the case, but he was not available. The former coach's decision to return to Ireland comes ten days after he was Gibney was initially applying for bail after his arrest, but this request has now been withdrawn. Advertisement "His decision to return to Ireland is a welcome development." Irish Sun source In a document presented to the court, the Dublin man's lawyer outlined: 'On July 8, undersigned counsel met with Mr Gibney and fully advised of his rights in an extradition proceeding and his right to an extradition hearing. As a result, Mr Gibney has decided to withdraw his request to a detention hearing and stipulate to detention. 'Likewise, Mr Gibney advised counsel he wants to waive his extradition hearing and be extradited to Ireland. 'An affidavit of waiver of extradition hearing will be filed as soon as possible.' CASE AGAINST CHARGES Before moving away to the US back in 1995, Gibney was charged with 27 crimes against Advertisement In 1994, the He then spent time in During his time living in the US, he has also claimed to have found God. He faced new charges after a number of alleged victims came forward and made complaints after a Advertisement 4 Gibney face 79 sex abuse charges Credit:
Korea Herald
19-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Now is time for K-sports to lead global stage: KSOC chief Ryu Seung-min
Ex-Olympic table tennis champion hopes to build a stronger sports culture to advance all levels of sports, from professionals to community sports While Korean music and businesses are making big waves internationally, now is the time for Korean sports to lead on the global stage and demonstrate how sports can be more than just a game, said the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee president during a session at the 7th Global Business Forum held in Seoul, Wednesday. The GBF, organized by The Korea Herald and Herald Business, is a 15-week program held every Wednesday that brings together business leaders, diplomats and industry experts to discuss emerging global trends and challenges shaping the future economy. During his lecture, Ryu Seung-min, the head of the KSOC, highlighted that the Korean sports world is at a key moment of influence thanks to the country's strong performance at the 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris last year. "(Last year's Olympics) was a defining moment that showed K-sports as a true global powerhouse. And as a former Olympic champion, I felt a sense of responsibility and wanted to help continue this success," said Ryu, 42, who won the men's table tennis at the 2004 Olympic Games. In Paris, the 16-year-old Ban Hyo-jin made headlines by winning the women's 10-meter air rifle gold medal. The fencing team achieved the valuable feat of winning two gold medals and one silver medal. South Korea exceeded its initial goal with 13 gold medals, tying its record for the most at a Summer Games, and finished eighth in the medal table. To make the leap, Ryu noted that Korea should take cues from the International Olympic Committee, which assists all National Olympic Committees with athlete development programs, as well as refugee athletes. "Korea should also follow the IOC model and build an independent, respected and athlete-centered sports organization that puts athletes and coaches first and creates a healthy environment to practice and play sports," Ryu explained. In his post-athletic career, Ryu served as a member of the IOC from 2016 to 2024 and president of the Korea Table Tennis Association from 2019 to 2024. Ryu also expressed hopes of building a stronger sports culture, calling for more interest and support to advance Korean sports at all levels: from professionals and community sports to the businesses and culture surrounding sports as well. As the evening progressed, Kim Young-sang, president of The Korea Herald, held a special interview session with marathoner Lee Bong-ju, who won the silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Lee, who ran long-distance before the sport reached today's popularity levels, said he was glad to see more people taking part in marathons. "Compared to 15 or 16 years ago, there are so many marathon competitions today. The enthusiasm is so high that it's difficult to even register for some of these races because they fill up quickly, and I am happy about the change," Lee said. "A Marathon is about having a goal and running toward achieving that goal. But do not overdo it. I hope that marathons can be something people simply enjoy, help people improve their health, strengthen their mental health and infuse positive energy into their daily lives," Lee noted.
