“Time Is Ticking” For Rio 2016 – IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) warned Rio 2016 Tuesday that “time is ticking” and they must attack the project “with all …
Salt Lake City To Bid For 2026 Winter Games
Governor Gary Herbert said Monday that Utah and Salt Lake City are “ready, willing and able” to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Herbert said, …
Rain Fails to Dampen Optimism of Squash 2020 Olympic Bid
Despite rain showers that affected the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Squash Open, International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluators were able to watch the past …
Nanjing 2014 Mascot Unveiled
The Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (NYOGOC) unveiled its official mascot Thursday at a ceremony held at the Nanjing Olympic Centre, one …
Istanbul 2020 Gains Insight At IOC World Conference
Representatives of Madrid 2020, including Secretary General of the Turkish NOC Nese Gundogan, and Istanbul 2020 International Relations Director Ayda Uluc, …
Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Games Bid Addresses Sports Leaders Congress
The Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games bid committee addressed Argentina’s senior level sports executives gathered in Buenos Aires for the First …
Poland Considers Joint 2022 Olympic Bid
The Associated Press reports that Poland is considering a joint bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, with its neighbour Slovakia. Prime Minister Donald Tusk …
Major Transport And Tourism Projects Announced Boosts Istanbul 2020
A senior delegation from Istanbul 2020 left the London 2012 debriefing this week in Rio de Janeiro believing that Istanbul can match the technical excellence …
Squash Ramps Up Bid For Inclusion In Olympic Games
The sport of squash is showcasing itself to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Hong Kong Open, which begins Thursday, hoping for inclusion in the …
Tokyo 2020 Stages Events To Encourage Residents
To mark the 300-day countdown until the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games is elected, Tokyo 2020 is staging a series of events to encourage the …