Iraqi NOC Elections Delayed Again
(ATR) The IOC confirms Iraq elections have been postponed because of internal procedural questions while a source inside Iraq tells ATR the IOC isn't preventing government delays
On the Scene in Beijing -- Yao Ming gets Basketball Advice, GE Kicks off Beijing Program
(ATR) Yao Ming gets some basketball advice from an unlikely mentor ... and GE launches its program for the Beijing Olympics. More inside.
IOC Wants Open Internet Says Rogge in Beijing
(ATR) IOC President Jacques Rogge tries to assuage journalist fears about internet access at the Beijing Olympics while praising preparations for the 2008 Games, six days away from opening. More from his wide-ranging press conference inside...
Press Release -- Iraq Rowers to Compete in Beijing
Press Release -- IOC Brokers Agreement with Iraqi Government
Iraqi Athletes Headed to Beijing Olympics
(ATR) A sprinter from Iraq and one other athlete will compete in the Beijing Olympics under their own flag now that a last-minute deal is brokered with the IOC over governance of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq.
IOC to Consider Iraq Team in Beijing
(ATR) Two Iraqi athletes may yet go to Beijing, pending the result of a July 29 meeting between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and officials from the government of Iraq.