They checked as many as 200 sites a day for violations. As vigilant as the Olympic organizers were, the Internet is huge and officials acknowledge that some rogue sites probably went undetected. What we claim is we have a technology that is quite powerful and we think we get a very good percentage of the Internet. While Olympic organizers pat themselves on the back for their online crackdown, they recognize that they need to change with the times. For Olympic organizers and for sports leagues all over the world, the Net presents a difficult medium to capitalize upon.
Broadcasters are unlikely to cede to the Internet quickly.
After all, TV audiences easily eclipse the number of people who want to click on the Internet for Webcasts. Until there is enough demand and enough revenue to support that platform, we won't focus on it. Meanwhile, it looks as if the cyberpolice will continue to be in demand - at least through the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. Privacy Policy Stock data provided by Stockpoint and its data suppliers.