Archive by category 2020 Olympic Bid News

Istanbul 2020 Demonstrates Plans To World's Media

A delegation of Istanbul 2020 Olympic media experts demonstrated Tuesday the bid committee’s plans for welcoming the world’s media to Turkey in a …

Safety For Tokyo 2020 In Light Of Boston Bombings

Tokyo 2020’s bid chief Masato Mizuno, reacting to the Boston Bombings, vowed Tuesday that safety is at the top of the priority list should Tokyo host the …

Tokyo 2020, Istanbul 2020, Get Support From Other Countries

Tokyo and Istanbul are getting support in their bids for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games from other countries. Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has …

European Best Destination Award Boosts Istanbul 2020 Bid

Istanbul has been voted European Best Destination 2013 boosting its bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The award was created by European Consumers Choice …

Tokyo's Financial Strength Boosts 2020 Olympic Bid

The recently released Global Finance Centres Index (GFCI) 2013 has elevated Tokyo to sixth place among 79 financial centres, up one rank from the previous …

IOC Scheduling Second Visit to 2020 Bid Cities

A source close to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said that the 2020 Olympic bid Evaluation Commission (EC) may return to the bid cities later …

Rugby Events Showcase Tokyo 2020's Bid

Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be highlighted when the city welcomes world-class rugby players for the HSBC Seven World Series, a …