Buenos Aires making ‘impressive headway’ with Youth Olympics plans
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised Buenos Aires’ preparations for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, stating that the Argentinian city has already made “impressive headway”.
Rio 2016’s golf course will be ready, states IOC’s Felli
An ongoing lawsuit against Rio de Janeiro and the developer of the city’s golf course for the 2016 Olympics will not affect plans for the facility’s test event ahead of the Games, according to Gilbert Felli, the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive director of the Olympic Games.
Budapest mayor shoots down talk of Olympic bid
The Hungarian Olympic Committee’s (MOB) hopes of launching a bid for the 2024 Olympic Games have been dealt a blow after Budapest’s Mayor, Istvan Tarlós, said the idea is “unrealistic”.
Hungary moves closer to 2024 Budapest Olympics bid
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) president Zsolt Borkai has lent his backing to a possible Budapest bid for the 2024 summer Games, stating that “concrete steps” could be taken in the near future towards formalising an offer.
Berlin and Hamburg outline compact visions for Olympic bids
Berlin and Hamburg have put forward compact, inner-city concepts as the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) prepares to select a city to bid for the 2024 or 2028 edition of the Olympic Games.
Bach says Nanjing 2014 can boost Beijing 2022 bid
Nanjing’s successful hosting of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games can boost fellow Chinese city Beijing’s chances of securing the 2022 Winter Games, according to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.
Samsung extends Olympic partnership to 2020
Consumer electronics conglomerate Samsung has extended its Olympic partnership with the IOC through to 2020, at a signing ceremony at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 organisers propose venue relocation
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organisers are reviewing the locations of their current venue plans because of concerns over the rising costs of the Games.
PyeongChang 2018 appoint former bid leader as permanent chief
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Organising Committee has appointed corporate executive Cho Yang-ho as their new permanent chief following the resignation of Kim Jin-sun, who left shortly after audit investigations.
PyeongChang 2018 appoint chief following abrupt resignation
Vice-president Kim Jung-haeng has been appointed interim leader of POCOG, taking over from president Kim Jin-sun who left shortly after audit investigations.