Full extent of Pat Hickey's close relationship with THG laid bare

Pat Hickey. Photo: Reuters

Matt Sandy

After the arrest of suspected ticket tout Kevin James Mallon in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, the Irish Olympic movement was close to meltdown.

OCI president Patrick Hickey had yet to be arrested but it was clear the police investigation was focusing on how tickets meant for the OCI ended up with Mr Mallon's employer, THG Sports.