"In order to maintain the positive climate in the Greek Olympic team we have taken the decision, " said Greek committee president Lambis Nicolaou.
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Nicolaou added that the decision had been agreed by a five to one majority and said he believed the committee should have taken firmer action.
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"It was a majority decision to exclude Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou from the Greek team pending the IOC disciplinary hearing on Monday, " Nicolaou said.