Israeli Athletes, Officials Safe from Conflict
(ATR) The Olympic Committee of Israel reports that Israeli athletes are still in training, despite conflict in the Gaza Strip.
IOC DQs Weightlifter; G4S Loses $110 Million; WOA Strikes New Ground
(ATR) Russian bronze medalist stripped after "adverse analytical finding" ... Security firm settles contract with LOCOG ... World Olympians Association charters "new path" ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Italian, Israeli Olympic Chiefs Resign; "Female Hercules" Targets IOC
(ATR) NOC presidents of Italy, Israel step down ... Retired weightlifter sets sights on IOC membership ... Upgrades ahead for Toronto pool ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
NOCs of Palestine, Israel Work Toward Safe Travel of Athletes
(ATR) A communication hotline between the National Olympic Committees of Israel and Palestine will facilitate the free movement of athletes within the historically contentious region.
ATR Photodesk -- London Olympic Park; Pan Am Progress
(ATR) New images show off London Olympic Park's wild side as well as construction progress on Guadalajara's venues for the 2011 Pan Ams ... More inside this edition of Friday Photodesk.
LOCOG Rejects Pitch Complaints; USOC in Israel; 3-D Rugby World Cup
(ATR) London 2012 says no concerns over hockey turf ... USOC chief in Israel ... Rugby World Cup gets 3-D TV.
IOC Fosters Good Will Between NOCs of Israel, Palestine; Stadium Bidding Saga
(ATR) Palestinian athletes will train in Israeli facilities for London 2012 ... IAAF president says athletics legacy for Olympic Stadium was "not a footnote" of bid ...