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Istanbul addresses protests in 2020 presentation

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:02:38 -0400

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - As Turkey's prime minister lashed out at protesters, leaders of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Summer Games sought to diminish the impact of the unrest in a presentation Saturday to a key audience of Olympic officials from around the world.

Istanbul: Protests have 'no bearing' on 2020 bid

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:12:12 -0400

ISTANBUL - The anti-government protests in Turkey "will have no bearing" on Istanbul's ability to host the 2020 Olympics, the bid committee said Wednesday.

Archery soaring after London Olympic success

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:54:37 -0400

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - From blockbuster movies to hit TV shows to greater Olympic exposure, archery seems to be hitting all the right targets.

USOC keeps interested eye on 2020 Olympic race

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:42:34 -0400

The U.S. Olympic Committee is observing the bidding for the 2020 Games, hoping to learn something from Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo as they try to land the Olympics.

IOC gripped by election frenzy, sports politics

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:30:57 -0400

As Jacques Rogge called the executive board meeting to order, signs of change were staring him right in the face.

Bach pushes Olympic TV network proposal

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:40:05 -0400

LONDON - IOC presidential candidate Thomas Bach says the Olympics risks losing young fans and viewers unless it sets up its own television channel to broadcast sports events during the years between the games.

Bloomberg: spend; Rogge: my wife did

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:58:30 -0400

NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg had a message for people attending a sports conference organized by the United Nations and the IOC.

Brazil Sports Minister says ticket prices high

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:20:31 -0400

NEW YORK - Brazil's Minister of Sport complained to FIFA about high prices contemplated for next year's World Cup, and said soccer's governing body will give 50,000 free tickets to poor communities and make half-price seats available to the elderly and students.

Istanbul 2020 bidders remain confident of support

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:30:41 -0400

ISTANBUL - Promoters of Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Olympics remain confident the Turkish people are united behind their campaign despite fierce anti-government protests around the country in recent days.

Istanbul 2020 bidders remain confident of support

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:09:09 -0400

ISTANBUL - Promoters of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics remain confident the Turkish people are united behind their campaign despite fierce anti-government protests around the country in recent days.

Rogge defends system on wrestling's Olympic status

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:01:40 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - IOC President Jacques Rogge defended the process that led to the removal of wrestling from the Olympic program and the sport's quick return as a candidate for inclusion in the 2020 Games.

Marius Vizer elected head of umbrella sports body

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:26:15 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Judo federation chief Marius Vizer plans to organize a global world championship for all sports federations every four years, signaling a direct challenge to the IOC and the Olympics.

Russian critic: Wide corruption at Sochi games

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:22:24 -0400

MOSCOW - Russian officials and businessmen have stolen billions of dollars during the years of preparations for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, a prominent Russian opposition figure claimed Thursday.

IOC issues reprimand in plagiarism case

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:55:11 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - The IOC reprimanded Hungarian member and former Hungarian president Pal Schmitt on Thursday for a plagiarism scandal.

Adam Nelson to get 2004 gold in shot put

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:41:47 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Nine years later, Adam Nelson can finally call himself an Olympic gold medalist.

Putin supports wrestling's Olympic inclusion

Thu, 30 May 2013 07:46:21 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russia President Vladimir Putin reiterated his support for wrestling remaining in the Olympics after the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Wrestling, baseball-softball, squash on IOC list

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:32 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - And now for the gold-medal match.

The leading issues at this week's FIFA Congress

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:48:41 -0400

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius - A look at the main issues at this week's 63rd FIFA Congress in Mauritius, world football's top meeting of the year, which opens Thursday:

Sergei Bubka enters race for IOC president

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:54:58 -0400

ST. PETERSURG, Russia - Pole vault great Sergei Bubka entered the crowded IOC presidential race Tuesday, citing his youthful energy and experience as an Olympic champion as key ingredients in his bid for the top job.

Denis Oswald to run for IOC president

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:40:31 -0400

LONDON - The race for the IOC presidency is getting crowded, with Switzerland's Denis Oswald becoming the fifth declared candidate to succeed Jacques Rogge.

AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:48 -0400

LONDON - Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll run for IOC presidency

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:46:42 -0400

TAIPEI, Taiwan - C.K. Wu confirmed Thursday he is running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.

Murofushi loses appeal at CAS in IOC election case

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:07:41 -0400

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Former Olympic champion Koji Murofushi has lost his appeal against disqualification from an election to become an IOC member representing athletes.