The Canadian government prepared for the possibility that Canadian Olympic athletes might be kidnapped and murdered during the Sochi Winter Games earlier this year. Discount NBA Jerseys . Documents obtained by TSN under Canadas Access to Information act offer a glimpse at how the government prepares for events like the Olympics. Little would seem to be left to chance. The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), which oversees security preparations alongside the RCMP, worked through a number of possible scenarios in advance of the Sochi Games. The most grisly hypothetical scenario envisioned by Canadian staff involved the kidnapping and murder of athletes. In a government briefing labeled Abduction, staff enacted a scenario where officials in Ottawa received a call from a concerned mother whose son, a member of the Canadian luge team, had not contacted her since the day after the mens luge final three days earlier. The athlete, according to the mock scenario, had mentioned possibly taking a sightseeing trip with members of the U.S. team. The following day, friendlies in Sochi report that 2 U.K. technicians and 1 American athlete have also been reported as missing, the scenario says. Hours later, Russian TV reports that a local activist group claimed responsibility for abducting foreigners and demanded the games be canceled within 24 hours or the athletes would be executed. Later the same day, after the release of a video of the hostages pleading for their lives, a Russian anti-terrorist squad locates and attempts to rescue the hostages. All of the terrorists and two of the hostages (including the Canadian) are killed in the ensuing battle... Discuss team actions/considerations. Several sports marketing officials said there was little doubt that in that scenario, the Canadian Olympic team would be recalled to Canada, even if the Games continued. This isnt Munich, one of the marketing officials said. In 1972, 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were killed at the Munich Summer Games by Palestinian terrorists. The International Olympic Committee refused to cancel those games. The safety of our entire Canadian Olympic Team, including our athletes, coaches, support staff, volunteers, was always our main priority during the games, Caitlin Workman, a foreign affairs spokeswoman, wrote in an email to TSN. A team of four Canadian consular experts were deployed to Sochi for the duration of the Olympic games and five additional accredited consular staff at the Canadian Embassy in Moscow stood to be deployed in Sochi in the event of an emergency. DFATD worked closely with the Canadian Olympic Committee, which had an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The plan outlined roles and responsibilities and what to do in case of an emergency/crisis during the Games. Canadian government staff also prepared for the possibility that a Canadian athlete might test positive for a banned substance, and prepared the Canadian ambassador to Russia and Minister of State for Sport to respond to questions. Canadian officials also planned for the possibility that Russia—which has controversially passed anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender laws—might crack down on peaceful demonstrations held during the Games. Both the foreign affairs department and Canadian Olympic Committee declined to say what their plans were in the event of a terror attack at the Games. Since the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, the COC has developed an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan with guidance from the RCMP, said Marc-Andre Plouffe, a COC spokesman. This plan has been refined and implemented at every games, including Sochi 2014. 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Leafy London, SW6 and a football stadium constructed in the 1890s on prime real estate nestled alongside the banks of the River Thames be my destination. The history of the venerable Craven Cottage dates all the way back to the 1780s, where the original cottage existed until burning down in dubious circumstances in the late 1880s. Modernized with great care and expense over recent seasons, Craven Cottage has been Fulhams home stadium for close to 120-years. On a chilling London Tuesday evening, the Cottage, as its affectionately known in these SW6 parts, played host as Canada took on a World Cup Finals bound Socceroos. A so termed friendly and the culmination of a 10-day London camp for our Mens National Team. Conceding the softest of goals from the opening whistle within the same time frame Usain Bolt takes to win three gold medals, was not the idealist of starts. However following the goal, the 3,500 or so in attendance witnessed a spirited first half performance from our latest creation of a mens team. A performance which could best be described as putting into applied practice, in a live setting, Benito Floros 10-day football theory master class staged over at QPRs training complex - located some 10 miles due west and within close proximity of Londons Heathrow airport. With a high energy and some outstanding movement in the attacking half of play, the mens national team created gilt edged opportunity over the next 44 minutes as they strove with Canadian-like endeavour to tie it up. Losing Julian de Guzman early on due to hamstring problems didnt dent enthusiasm or guile. The back of the net though remained as elusive as it has been over recent times and if it continues for much longer, the only trophy our MNT could win is if they give out prizes for goalless seasons. Were all now well aware the storm in a tea cup which erupted here in London Thursday in regards to a certain aspect of Roy Hodgsons half-time pep talk in the Wembley World Cup qualifier Tuesday night. What though happened in that Canadian dressing room at the interval remains a mystery. Yes a number of not fully bled youngsters were introduced. So what? They knew their roles going in. Woefully though and almost to a man, including the more experienced players, any manner of enthusiasm and forward thinking was left in that 115-year old dressing room. Lethargy took over and tracking back became a thing of the past. Speaking to captain Dwayne De Rosario post match he had an explanation. "Well obviously in the second half guys a lot of guys who havent got a lot of caps came in. Benito did tell us at the start of the game we would be coming off to give opportunity to the young guys to see them in this environment and test the waters." Break water they certainly did not. Australia were so dominant in the second-half, thoughts of San Pedro Sula came racing back as the Roos added two more easy goals. It finished 3-0 in favour of a nation which only four daays before Tuesdays match unceremoniously jettisoned their head coach. Stitched Nike NBA Jerseys. One who only recently delivered Australia to yet another World Cup Finals. Anyone know when Roman Abramovich took up his role with the Australian Football Federation? My gosh Holga. Yes youd overseen two matches against Brazil and France where combined your team leaked in a humbling 12. No room for that in Frank Lowrys world. Lowry the maverick Australian multi-millionaire who almost single handedly has dragged Australian football from the dark ages to where they are today. Such is his influence that Australia was able to navigate out and away from the more challenging Oceania Continental Conference and transferred over to lightweight Asia. Not sure if this transfer came in the summer or January window. De Rosario was very matter of fact about the defeat. "Its disappointing, as its another loss in a game where yet again we did not score." Adding, "We have got to continue to work, and work and work. We got a long road ahead of us as you see tonight. Lets stay positive, lets make sure the group stays positive and learn from our mistake and hopefully every game we get better and better. I still see there is quality out there, despite the result." For many a veteran, this could be the cue to hang up the international boots. Not for this 2011 MVP, whose club season has been so pitiful, DC United have even managed to make Toronto FC appear enthralling like. De Rosario disclosing, "No it never crosses my mind. I still enjoy wearing the Canadian jersey, Im still proud to be called up. Its a huge honour for me, I still love the game. I believe I still have something to offer and I think I proved that in the first half." Disappointed with the outcome Tuesday the match itself was the curtain drop to the vital 10 days spent in camp with QPR playing the role of very gracious hosts. "I didnt see Harry, but the first team were training and it was a great environment for the young guys." The "Harry" De Rosario refers to is not Prince Harry but that old scoundrel himself Harry Redknapp. Which bought back memories of the first time I attended a professional football match - I was a snooty nosed little five-year old urchin in tow with my parents and two brothers. Craven Cottage was the venue as Fulham entertained West Ham. A West Ham team resplendent with the likes of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters with a very youthful looking Redknapp playing in midfield that day. Fulham had a world cup winner in their ranks too, George Cohen. De Rosario himself was left suitably impressed with the venue. "The young guys see this stadium on TV and to have that experience they got tonight was valuable." Marooned in likely the hottest metropolis in the globe right now didnt faze the veteran when asked if he had chance to get out and enjoy the host city of last summers Olympics. "Not really. The focus was camp, and the game. We got out for a little bit for four hours or so but I know what this city is all about. The main thing was this game today." Next Week Part II: Julian de Guzman – provides insightful thoughts on Floro, and The Kids during Camp London. Plus De Guzmans rather candid and strained thoughts on his hometown club, Toronto FC. You can reach and follow Noel Butler at:Noel.Butler@BellMedia.ca@TheSoccerNoel ' ' '