IOC says its concerned all venue plans aren’t finalized for 2012 London GamesCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is concerned that organizers of the 2012 London Games have yet to finalize plans for all the sports venues. Streeter to step down as acting USOC chief executive, won’t seek permanent positionUnder fire since she took the job, U.S. Olympic Committee acting CEO Stephanie Streeter will leave her post in the next five months. Head organizer for Vancouver Olympics pledges balanced budget for gamesCOPENHAGEN — The organizers of the Vancouver Olympics are promising to balance the budget for the games, presenting a brighter financial outlook than previous estimates. Athlete who opened brothel to finance his Olympic bid may be disqualifiedAUCKLAND - New Zealand taekwondo practitioner Logan Campbell, who opened a brothel to finance his 2012 Olympic Games bid, may not be allowed to qualify for the championship, as he has “violated the Olympic movement’s values.” Organizers say Sochi construction for 2014 Games ‘well on schedule,’ budget remains unchangedCOPENHAGEN — Construction for the 2014 Sochi Olympics is “well on schedule” and the Black Sea resort will be ready to host skiing competitions by the end of next year, organizers said Wednesday. International Olympic Committee reserve fund grows to $455 millionCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee’s reserve fund is still growing despite the global financial crisis. Golf, rugby prepare final Olympic sales pitch ahead of IOC votes on inclusion in 2016 gamesCOPENHAGEN — After years of sales pitches and lobbying, the officials backing golf and rugby are days away from finding out whether those sports will return to the Olympic program. Commissioner David Stern still hopeful of regular-season NBA game in LondonLONDON — The NBA is still planning to play a regular-season game in London before the 2012 Olympics are hosted by the British capital, although commissioner David Stern said Tuesday that there is no set schedule. Madhya Pradesh minister ‘regrets’ inconvenience to P.T. UshaBHOPAL - Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Tukoji Rao Pawar Tuesday “regretted” that P.T. Usha was not provided separate accommodation and blamed the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the lapse and the apparent insult to the sprint queen. Rio officials hit back at Tokyo governor’s comments about IOC selection process for 2016 games
PT Usha asked to share room, probe orderedBHOPAL - The Madhya Pradesh Government has ordered a probe into the alleged denial of separate accommodation to sprint queen P.T. Usha during the 49th National Open Athletics Championships, though the organizers say that the mess occurred as she was not on the official list of invitees. Rogge: Giving Rio the 2016 Olympics proves money’s not driving force in choosing games hostCOPENHAGEN — IOC president Jacques Rogge says the decision to give Rio de Janeiro the 2016 games shows the Olympic movement isn’t out to make “big money” on its showcase event. New media guru Sorrell urges Olympic sports to learn from YouTube, Pop Idol or lose fansCOPENHAGEN — The Olympic movement needs to learn from the likes of YouTube or risk losing young viewers for life, IOC members were told on Monday. IOC marketing boss says Chicago defeat will not affect McDonald’s status as Olympic sponsorCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee’s marketing boss believes Chicago’s rejection by Olympic voters will not affect the status of Illinois-based McDonald’s as a leading sponsor. IOC to watch for irregular betting at Olympics via a new Swiss-based companyCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is setting up a new system to watch for corrupt betting practices linked to Olympic competitions. ‘South African co-operation in Semenya case’COPENHAGEN - The ruling athletics body IAAF is still examining the results of Caster Semenya’s gender test and has called for cooperation from the 800 metres world champion’s home country of South Africa. Rio’s choice opens door for Africa, MunichCOPENHAGEN - The selection of Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Olympics was not only good news for South America, but for various future bidders as well. I had to speak out against organising committee: Randhir Singh (Interview)NEW DELHI - Randhir Singh is the lone International Olympic Committee (IOC) member from India and he raised a hornet’s nest when he went to town blasting the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) of which he is vice-chairman, saying he was “only pointing out certain deficiencies and that we should get on with the work on all fronts”. USOC still looking for answers in wake of Chicago’s embarrassment in vote for 2016 OlympicsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — After the shock in Copenhagen comes the backlash in Colorado. Chicago Olympics loss means more than bruised ego, forces city to rethink jobs, economy, plansCHICAGO — Chicago’s dream of an Olympics stimulus is over with the 2016 Summer Games going to Rio de Janeiro. And the loss amounts to more than a bruised ego for the nation’s third-largest city. IOC president Jacques Rogge says sports has no place for ‘win-at-all-cost’ mentalityCOPENHAGEN — Now that the 2016 Games have been awarded, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge has set his sights on cheaters. Rio de Janeiro bid team corrects an imbalance with a brand new Olympic mapCOPENHAGEN — The injustice has been corrected — and Rio de Janeiro has a new map to prove it. After party, hard work ahead: Brazil starts getting ready for World Cup and OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO — As Rio awoke from a night of celebration after being awarded the 2016 Olympics, Brazil was already looking ahead to years of hard work in what will be a historic time in Latin America’s biggest nation. Rio celebrates win to host 2016 Olympics with caipirinhas, bronzed bodies on stunning beachesRIO DE JANEIRO — Confetti poured over 50,000 cheering Brazilians, swimsuit-clad revelers waved green, yellow and blue flags and bartenders worked overtime serving caipirinhas to celebrate one of Rio’s proudest moments: The 2016 Olympics are coming to the Marvelous City. Emotion, interpersonal and geographic appeal led to Chicago losing 2016 Olympic bidCOPENHAGEN/CHICAGO/WASHINGTON - Emotion, interpersonal appeal and geographic appeal led to Chicago losing 2016 Olympic bid to eventual winner Brazil, say most in America. Song of victory for Brazil’s marvellous cityCOPENHAGEN - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stood at the front of the delegation about to deliver Rio de Janeiro’s merits as a potential Olympic host and suddenly found himself breaking into song with his compatriots. Not even the ‘Second City’: In stunning Olympic loss, Chicago ousted earlyCOPENHAGEN — Chicago can’t blame it all on Rio. Chicago gets an Olympic-sized whipping and once again US is left to figure out whyPresident Barack Obama was in the comfort of his private quarters on Air Force One somewhere over the Atlantic when he got the news. The vote was in, his adopted hometown had been trounced, and the embarrassment of the U.S. Olympic movement now officially stretched all the way to the White House. South America gets its first games: The 2016 Olympics are flying down to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — The country’s president was blunt. “It is,” Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said, “Brazil’s time.” Obama’s trip to Copenhagen cost $1 million or moreWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s failed bid to bring the 2016 Olympic Games to Chicago cost more than a bruised ego. Obama expresses disappointment about Chicago’s Olympics loss but pride in effortWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put “heart and soul” into Chicago’s losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games: “A” for effort. Madrid, Tokyo fall short in race for 2016 Olympics, lose to Rio de JaneiroCOPENHAGEN — When it came right down to it, Madrid and Tokyo could do nothing to sway IOC voters from the prospect of a South American Olympics. US congratulates Rio for victorious Olympic bidWASHINGTON - The US congratulated the city of Rio de Janeiro for prevailing Friday in the tight competition to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Obama expresses regret at Chicago’s Olympic loss, says it had best possible bidWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people — including himself — who put “heart and soul” into Chicago’s losing bid for the 2016 Olympic Games: “A” for effort. International Olympic Committee’s final voting totals for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Final voting totals for the right to host the 2016 Olympics: |
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