Corona Chronicles: World Athletics Champs to 2022

Also: Dates for Chengdu 2021 change slightly; ITTF EB decisions; Iconic soccer stadiums enlisted for COVID-19 battle.
Corona Chronicles: World Athletics Champs to 2022

NOC Suspended by Government; Sochi Contractor Raided; America's Cup Safety Overhaul

(ATR) Sierra Leone NOC suspended over alleged insubordination ... Police raid office in investigation of Sochi construction contractor ... America’s Cup overhauls sailor safety rules ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
NOC Suspended by Government; Sochi Contractor Raided; America's Cup Safety Overhaul

NBA Execs Talk Olympics; Romney Clinches Nomination

(ATR) Commissioner, deputy suggest NBA veterans won't necessarily be eligible after London ... FIS selects host cities ... German president visits Munich 1972 survivors ... Former SLOC chief now presumptive nominee for Republican ticket ...
NBA Execs Talk Olympics; Romney Clinches Nomination

Top Story Replay - The Olympics as a Political Football

(ATR) What’s believed to be a first – the Olympics enter the fray of a U.S. Presidential campaign – and come out a winner after the latest Republican debate. ATR Editor Ed Hula reports. This story was originally published Feb. 23.
Top Story Replay - The Olympics as a Political Football

On-the-Scene Photodesk - 10 Years Since Salt Lake City

(ATR) Around the Rings was on the scene in Salt Lake City as fans, volunteers and organizers of the 2002 Winter Olympics marked the 10-year anniversary of the Games.
On-the-Scene Photodesk - 10 Years Since Salt Lake City

The Olympics as a Political Football

(ATR) What’s believed to be a first – the Olympics enter the fray of a U.S. Presidential campaign – and come out a winner after the latest Republican debate. ATR Editor Ed Hula reports.
The Olympics as a Political Football

BOA Backs Glasgow 2018; Sochi 2014 Unveils Housing, Coins

(ATR) British Olympic Association endorses Glasgow for a Youth Olympic Games bid ... Sochi 2014 reveals Olympic coins, sustainable housing plans ... Gold Coast 2018 taps CEO ... Nike unveils 2012 uniforms ...
BOA Backs Glasgow 2018; Sochi 2014 Unveils Housing, Coins

Romney Attacked for Olympic Funding; Rio 2016 Security Chief Resigns

(ATR) Salt Lake City Olympics chief under fire from political rivals ... Organizing committee loses another executive ... Weightlifting silver medalist fails drug test ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Romney Attacked for Olympic Funding; Rio 2016 Security Chief Resigns

On-the-Scene Photodesk - Opening the Salt Lake City Olympics

(ATR) Around the Rings was on the scene in Salt Lake City exactly 10 years ago today for the opening of the 2002 Winter Games.
On-the-Scene Photodesk - Opening the Salt Lake City Olympics

Monday Memo - Salt Lake City 10th; Sochi Test Events; 200 Days to Paralympics

(ATR) Anniversary celebrations for 2002 Winter Games ... Ski tour visits Sochi slopes ... London 2012 marks 200 days until Paralympics ... Laureus World Sports Awards ... Luge world champs ... All that and more ahead this week from ATR ...
Monday Memo - Salt Lake City 10th; Sochi Test Events; 200 Days to Paralympics