Australian Hockey Player Arrested, Banned from Ceremony

Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig, 28, was arrested in Paris for attempting to purchase one gram of cocaine from a 17-year-old dealer. The incident occurred after Australia's men's team was eliminated from the quarterfinals by the Netherlands. Craig has publicly apologized, taking full responsibility for his actions, and has since been released with only a warning and no charges. Australia's Olympic Committee is providing support and emphasized the importance of athletes maintaining their reputations. The arrest serves as a cautionary tale for other athletes about the consequences of poor decisions, and Craig has been banned from attending the closing ceremony of the Games.