Vatican City gains cycling federation membership, a significant step towards realizing an Olympic dream
The UCI granted the Vatican membership during the organization’s 190th Congress, becoming the first international sports federation to do so.
A full slate of Olympic sport coming to Europe in 2019
ATR First: San Marino Shines during Games of Small States of Europe
(ATR) Organizers say Games of Small States of Europe should be considered a success despite Sam Marino economic turmoil.
IOC President: Everything is Possible for 2024 and 2028
(ATR) Thomas Bach signals from San Marino that a deal for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics is in the works.
Olympic Newsdesk -- Iceland Volcano Hits NOC; India Development
(ATR) Iceland could be prevented from traveling to European competition... India Olympic Association rejects controversial bill... Communications firm opens Rio office.
European Games Plan Draws Good Feedback
(ATR) European Olympic Committees president Patrick Hickey tells Around the Rings he is receiving "very positive" feedback about plans to launch a European Games.
Olympic Briefs - Small States Games in Cyprus; Merkel Optimistic for Munich Olympic Bid
(ATR) The Games of the Small States of Europe is underway...German chancellor Angela Merkel is optimistic about Munich bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics...Bank of America drops out as a U.S. Olympic sponsor.
