OLYMPIC ATHLETES

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 227, 22 June 1936, Page 6

OLYMPIC ATHLETES

Australians and New Zealanders in Paris

(Received June 21, 7 p.m.)

London, June 20.

The special Paris representative of the Associated Press says that despite weariness after travelling all night from Marseilles some of the Australian and New Zealand Olympic representatives are undertaking training this afternoon on the grounds of the Racing Club de Paris. It has also been arranged that the Australian police eight row on the Seine to-morrow. Otherwise the team is endeavourihg to do the utmost in sightseeing. The kangaroo which travelled on the same train is an object of great interest to foreigners.

FRENCH . PARTICIPATION NOT OFFICIAL

(Received June 21, 7 p.m.)

Paris, June 20.

The French Olympic Committee has informed the authorities that it is sending a team though the French Government lias decided against offi cial representation. A committeeman stated to the Press that no doubt Parliament would vote credits for unofficial representation. An unique point may be raised in the event of a French victory, as the team will be unofficial, and it is doubtful whether the French flag could be run up.