Athlete speaks out about arrest in Paris for drug-related incident, regrets terrible decision made.

Tom Craig, an Australian hockey player, recently found himself in a sticky situation while in Paris. He was arrested on Tuesday night for purchasing cocaine and spent the night in custody. Fortunately, he has since been released with just a warning.

In a statement to Guardian Australia, a spokesperson for the Paris public prosecutors office said that Craig was caught by police buying cocaine in the Pegalle area of Paris. Both the seller, born in December 2006, and Craig, born in September 1995, were arrested and are currently in police custody. The case has been handed over to the narcotics brigade due to the quantity of drugs involved.

Following the news of Craig's arrest, there has been much speculation and concern. Many were curious about the involvement of other Australian players, but according to hockey chiefs, Craig was the only one involved in the incident.

Bernard Strange, high performance director for Hockey Australia, stated that Craig acted alone and the only reason other players were aware of the situation was because of his arrest. However, some of his teammates did accompany him to the police station and expressed concern for his well-being.

Upon his release, Craig made a brief statement to the media, taking full responsibility for his actions and apologizing for any embarrassment he may have caused to his family, teammates, and sport. He also clarified that his actions do not reflect the values of those around him.

While Craig's arrest may have caused some tension within the Australian Olympic team, chef de mission Anna Meares hopes that it serves as a warning to other athletes in Paris. She sent a message to all sports, reminding them that no one is immune to making bad decisions and that reaching out for help is always an option.

Meares also mentioned that Craig is now barred from attending the closing ceremony of the Games. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a good reputation, not only for the individual athlete, but for their sport and the Australian Olympic team as a whole.

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