Monday Memo: Italy 2026, Sailing WCs, Tokyo 2020 meeting
(ATR) A decision from Italy on 2026 ... Tokyo 2020 chiefs travel to earthquake region ... sailing champs in Denmark ...
IOC-Led Effort Restores Stadium Near Refugee Camp
(ATR) The stadium is used by local teams in Lesvos and Syrian refugees still on the Greek island.
IOC-HOC Lesvos
At the beginning of summer of 2016 the International Olympic Committee, after an invitation of the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee Spyros Capralos, financed, together with the municipality of Lesvos, the reconstruction of the stadium at the village Moria of Lesvos.
WBSC Launches New Youth Commission and Development Programs
The WBSC has launched a new Youth Commission to further position baseball and softball among the leaders in youth sport.
Paris 2024 Bid Leaders Visit Los Angeles Venues
(ATR) Also; Italian IOC members Mario Pescante and Franco Carraro discuss Rome’s mayoral race.
IOC Downplays Pescante Comments; Sochi Tickets; SportAccord Speakers
(ATR) IOC reiterates stance on discrimination ... Sochi dismisses ticket troubles ... SportAccord Convention announces lineup of speakers.
IOC Members: How They Rated the London Olympics
(ATR) Eight IOC members give their verdict on the London 2012 Games to ATR’s Mark Bisson.
Elections Bring Change to IOC Leadership
(ATR) Elections in July for five seats on the IOC Executive Board will mean some new faces at the top, possibly one from the U.S. ... ATR’s Ed Hula reports.
IOC President Honored in Rome
(ATR) As he heads into a final year as IOC President, Jacques Rogge is in Rome to receive a prestigious sports award, with more honors sure to follow. ATR’s Ed Hula reports.
On the Scene - IOC Executive Board Opens
(ATR) Meetings of the IOC Executive Board and a group sorting out Sochi press accreditations make Chateau de Vidy a crowded place. ATR's Matthew Grayson reports from Lausanne.
