Madrid Didn't Listen To Samaranch
The Associated Press reports that former International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch told the German agency DPA Monday that Madrid …
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Former IOC President Samaranch Asks For The 2016 Olympic Games In Madrid At Final Presentation
Madrid made the fourth and final Olympic bid presentation of the day to IOC members in Copenhagen. Following is a summary. Spanish IOC member Juan Antonio …
Madrid Can Win 2016 Games – Mayor
Madrid 2016 bid leaders told a press conference Wednesday that Madrid can deliver a great Games supported with the passion of the Spanish people. Alberto Ruiz …
Madrid 2016 “Impulse Day” Celebration To Attract One Million
Up to one million people are expected to attend Madrid’s “Impulse Day” celebration Sunday in Cibeles Square to show support and solidarity …
Samaranch In Copenhagen For 2016 Vote
AFP reports Juan Antonio Samaranch, who was the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) chairman from 1980 to 2001, said Wednesday he will be in …
Madrid 2016 Boosted By Changes In Doping Rules
Reuters reports Spain’s cabinet has approved changes to the country’s anti-doping rules hoping to address concerns expressed by the International …
Madrid Will Host 2016 Games – Mayor
Madrid’s Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon says he’s “convinced” that Madrid will be chosen host city of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. …
Doping Rules For Madrid 2016
International Olympic Committee (IOC) doping rules will prevail over Spanish laws if Madrid becomes the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, said …
Madrid 2016 To Fly “Olympic Plane” To IOC Meeting
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon, Mayor of Madrid, unveiled the Madrid 2016 “Olympic Plane” Tuesday that will fly the Madrid 2016 official delegation to …
Madrid 2016 Welcomes IOC Report
Leaders of Madrid 2016 welcomed the publication of the International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation Commission report on the 2016 Summer Games bids, and …