Australian hockey player arrested for drugs
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News broke Wednesday that Australian Field Hockey player Tom Craig was arrested at the Paris 2024 Olympics for purchasing illegal substances.
Craig was released and spoke to the press this morning stating that he takes full responsibility for his actions and that he apologies for embarrassing his friends, family and country.
"I'd firstly like to apologize for what has occurred in the last 24 hours. I made a terrible mistake. I take full responsibility for my actions," Craig said as he left police offices.
"My actions are my own and in no way, reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, my sport, and the Australian Olympic team. I've embarrassed you all. I'm truly sorry," he added.
The Olympian won the Silver Medal back in 2020 at the Tokyo Olympics but were eliminated this year in the Quarter finals in a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands.
Source: CTV News
Olympic field hockey player released from police custody after allegedly buying cocaine
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