The future of Rugby in Africa discussed at a meeting of Presidents in London
Milan 2026 Savors Public, Government Support
(ATR) The Winter Olympic bid from Italy wins key backing as IOC inspectors end visit. Brian Pinelli is in Milan.
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Milan-Cortina 2026 Welcomes IOC Inspectors
(ATR) The Italian 2026 bid will officially receive all necessary government support in the coming days.
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IOC: Fifty-Five Percent Swedish Support for 2026 Bid
(ATR) The results of a recent poll released on final day of IOC Evaluation Commission visit to Sweden.
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Wintry Sweden Welcomes IOC
(ATR) After a visit to the snowy mountain venues, IOC inspectors will be in Stockholm Wednesday,
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Beijing Winter Olympics Restores Ancient Steel Mill
(ATR) A century-old steel mill becomes a symbol of the 2022 Winter Games.
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New Romanian Olympic Committee President
(ATR) Alin Petrache is the new president of the Romanian Olympic Committee.
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Tokyo Considers Guesthouse; Romanian NOC Chairman Resigns
(ATR) Ireland NOC receives new van ... IOC intervenes in Pakistani NOC situation.
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Olympic Newsdesk -- Opening Ceremony for Dow; Smooth Sailing for London 2012
(ATR) Chemical giant celebrates TOP sponsorship ... No transportation, venue concerns for sailing federation ... Russia, Romania ink Olympic partnership ... Pentathlon correction.
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