Christie , who is retiring from international competition at the end of the season , was not due to compete in the German capital but Berlin promoter Rudi Thiel said : " We are still hopeful of getting him to come . "
<response> <person>Christie</person> , who is retiring from international competition at the end of the season , was not due to compete in the <misc>German</misc> capital but <location>Berlin</location> promoter <person>Rudi Thiel</person> said : " We are still hopeful of getting him to come . " </response>