Archive by category Olympic Sports Bids

Jackie Chan Supports Baseball/Softball In Olympics

International star Jackie Chan, who took part in the torch relay and sang at the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, has become a …

FILA Looks To Social Media To Save Olympic Wrestling

The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles, FILA, has launched the #TakeAStance campaign. FILA is encouraging wrestlers, fans and supporters …

Women Softball's Inclusion In 2020 Olympics Highlighted At Cali 2013 World Games

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) officials say the Cali 2013 World Games have helped to highlight the case for women’s sport at the 2020 …

Baseball/Softball, Wrestling, Campaign For Olympic Inclusion

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) campaign for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games received a major boost with official opening weekend activities at …

Auctions To Benefit Wrestling's Inclusion In Olympic Games

The first of three auctions was launched through eBay Friday by actor and wrestling advocate Billy Baldwin and the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic …

WTF Championships Boost Taekwondo's Bid For 2020 Paralympic Games

Taekwondo’s bid for inclusion in the 2020 Paralympic Games has been given a boost after record numbers contested the WTF World Para-Taekwondo …

Wrestling, Baseball/Softball and Squash React to Olympic Short Listing

Reporting from the scene at the SportAccord Convention in Saint Petersburg, Russia - expect breaking news from GamesBids.com all week and follow

IOC Shortlist: Wrestling, Baseball/Softball and Squash Being Considered for 2020 Olympics

Reporting from the scene at the SportAccord Convention in Saint Petersburg, Russia - expect breaking news from GamesBids.com all week and follow

World Baseball Softball Announces Presentation To IOC

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced Tuesday the team that will present to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board for …