Olympics Chiefs Insist Tokyo 2020 Stadium Will Be Ready
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) insisted Friday the showpiece venue for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games would be completed on ...
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Soaring Costs Threaten Games Future, IOC Warns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday praised Japanese organisers for slashing costs for the 2020 Tokyo Games, but warned ...
Ghana Rugby Celebrates #OlympicDay
The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) celebrated #OlympicDay with a “Get Into Rugby” exhibition at the Accra Sports Stadium on ...
N.Korea Doubts Over South’s Olympic Invite
A top North Korean sports official voiced doubts over a proposal by South Korean President Moon Jae-In to form a ...
Fifa Looking Into Russia Football Doping Claims
Fifa says “it is still investigating allegations” that footballers were involved in a state-sponsored doping programme in Russia. At least ...
North Korea To Discuss Co-Hosting 2018 Olympic Games
A North Korean official Friday said he will discuss the idea of co-hosting South Korea's 2018 Winter Games with Olympic ...
Ghana Olympic Day Scheduled For June 24
Mr Isaac Asimah, Minister of Youth and Sports is expected to join a host of Ministers, Members of Parliament as ...
Intel Becomes Top Olympic Partner After McDonald’s Split
Just days after splitting with long-term partner McDonald's, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday it had signed a deal ...
Tokyo Organisers Fear 2020 Traffic Crisis
Tokyo Olympic organisers have warned of a potential transport crisis during the 2020 Summer Games after a decision to move ...
LA Aims For 2024 Games, But Keeps 2028 In Mind
US Olympic Committee officials are working on the possibility of Los Angeles being offered the 2028 Olympics while focusing on ...
Ghana: June 24 Set Aside To Celebrate Olympic Day
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) will join other National Olympic Committees (NOC) to observe this year’s edition of the Olympic ...
Double Olympic Hosting Decision Close
Olympic bosses appear set to recommend that hosting rights for 2024 and 2028 Games be awarded simultaneously, a landmark step ...
LA Bid ‘not Only About 2024’
Los Angeles Olympic bid chiefs hinted for the first time on Wednesday that the city could be ready to step ...
FIFA Sponsors ‘accelerate’ China’s World Cup Chances
China's footballers may be struggling on the pitch but its companies are proving to be a big player, signing sponsorship ...
LA Olympics Officials Deny 2028 Deal, Say ‘focused’ On 2024
Los Angeles Olympic bid officials insisted on Wednesday they remain focused on 2024, despite a Wall Street Journal report of ...
NHL Chief Rules Out Ice Hockey Olympic Deal
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman has ruled out any chance of a deal to suspend competition during the 2018 ...
‘No Risk’ If LA Gets 2024 Olympic Games
An International Olympic Committee delegation on Friday lavished praise on Los Angeles's bid for the 2024 Games, stating that there ...
Venues On Show As Olympic Officials Inspect LA Bid
Iconic venues from across Los Angeles's sporting skyline took center stage on Thursday as a team of International Olympic Committee ...
Hollywood Stars, Billionaires Meet IOC Delegation
Los Angeles 2024 Olympic bid chiefs rolled out an array of stars from Hollywood, the sports world and big business ...
Critics Are ‘FIFA-Bashing’ and Spreading ‘fake News’
Critics of world football’s governing body are spreading “fake news” and taking part in “FIFA bashing”, says president Gianni Infantino. ...