The sanction comes after rival Seven Network, the official rights holder, filed a complaint with the IOC that Nine reporter, Damian Ryan, was reportedly trying to interview Stephanie Rice – a member of Australia’s swimming team inside the swimming venue.
IOC communications director, Giselle Davies, said: "I can confirm that the IOC has taken action against what was, in our view, a serious breach of the news access rules. The Nine Network ENR crew will not be issued Olympic Green Common Domain filming passes and will not be permitted to enter the Olympic Green Common Domain with equipment. This sanction is effective immediately and will end at 2400hrs on August 13."
The Nine Network has apologised to the IOC and Channel Seven. It has also said it will not air the footage.
