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.
Rio’s transformation will be best ever – Nuzman
In advance of his presentation at HOST CITY: Bid to Win, Carlos Nuzman says Rio’s regeneration will outshine that of any previous host city
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.
Nanjing 2014 excludes 3 athletes over Ebola fears
After the withdrawal of Nigeria and Sierra Leone, athletes from Liberia and Guinea will be unable to compete in contact sports or swimming
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.
Budget a “real concern” for Rio 2016
Rio 2016’s head of procurement Fernando Cotrim tells HOST CITY that attaining the benchmark of London 2012 will require the same suppliers and careful budgeting
NOCs call for overhaul of Olympic city bids
The National Olympic Committees of four major European powers have called on the IOC to radically reform bidding procedures
IOC hails Tokyo 2020’s quick start and strong partnership
The IOC Coordination Commission’s first visit to Tokyo found the city on a strong footing for hosting the 2020 Games – in sharp contrast to Rio’s current status
Tokyo 2020 makes Koji Murofushi Sports Director
Olympic hammer throwing champion Koji Murofushi has been appointed as Sports Director of Tokyo 2020
IOC reveals Agenda 2020 Working Groups
IOC President Thomas Bach has announced the composition of its Olympic Agenda 2020 working groups, with members of wider society included to help develop the future of the Olympic Movement and Games