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Istanbul’s Olympic dreams fade as SportAccord cancels high profile meeting amid political turmoil

The recent arrest and detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key proponent of the 2036 Olympic bid, has caused…

April 9, 2025
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  • Istanbul’s Olympic dreams fade as SportAccord cancels high profile meeting amid political turmoil
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Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu signs MOU for hosting 2027 European Games as EOC president Spyros Capralos looks on at Rome City Hall May 16, 2024 (Photo: X/Ekrem İmamoğlu)

Istanbul confirmed host of 2027 European Games as EOC looks ahead to potential 2031 sites

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu speaks at European Olympic Committees (EOC) 53rd General Assembly in Bucharest, Romania (EOC Photo)

Istanbul signs MOU committing to host 4th European Games in 2027 – is 2036 Olympics next?

Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu signs MOU for hosting 2027 European Games as EOC president Spyros Capralos looks on at Rome City Hall May 16, 2024 (Photo: X/Ekrem İmamoğlu)

Istanbul Mayor embraces major sports clubs in support of 2036 Olympic bid during re-election campaign

"In 2036, we will bring this city to experience a year in which we participate at the highest level, win…

March 4, 2024
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu (left) and Galatasaray Sports Club President Dursun Özbek meet March 4, 2024 (Photo: X/@ekrem_imamoglu)

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…

July 13, 2021
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Vice President of the Turkish Olympic Committee and Chair of Istanbul 2020 Olympic Bid Hasan Arat in Buenos Aires September 2013 (GamesBids Photo)

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