IOC President looks forward to African bid to host Olympic Games in 2040
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach said that he hopes to see a nation from Africa step up to bid for an Olympic Games in 2040. While lamenting that he was unable to…
Sapporo 2030 slashes proposed budget hoping to win back Winter Olympics supporters ahead of public survey
Organizers of the Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics bid answered reports from last week suggesting that the proposed Games budget would be slashed to make it a more appealing project. On Monday…
Salt Lake City Olympic bid officials delay key meeting in Switzerland now to be held virtually
Proponents of Salt Lake City’s Winter Olympics bid have delayed plans to visit International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland by a week, the Salt Lake City-Utah…
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BidWeek: Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony unfocussed, uninspiring, but perfect
BidWeek – How do you remember, honor and celebrate so many different things at the opening of the largest, yet most isolating sports event in history? Very awkwardly, Tokyo 2020 organizers learned Friday as the…
BidWeek: Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic non-bid. Will they even open an envelope?
BidWeek – There will be no incessant lobbying in the Olympic Family hotel. The adorable, nationally-dressed children’s choir will remain in the classroom. The large entourage will not be preparing for…
After losing 2020 Olympic bid to Tokyo, Istanbul mayor to target hosting the Games in 2036
Turkish sport officials will have a lot on their minds next week when the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games finally open in empty stadiums and amid a state of emergency due to the raging Coronavirus pandemic.…