ATR Exclusive - Time Running Out for Sochi 2014 PR Push in London
(ATR) Around the Rings has learned that Sochi 2014's ambitious showcase in London could be in jeopardy, at the mercy of government approvals. ATR European Editor Mark Bisson files this exclusive report.
Olympic Newsdesk - IOC Dismisses Dow Concerns; Sochi World Plans Rejected
(ATR) IOC tells Around the Rings Dow's sponsorship is in line with Olympic values ... Sochi 2014 must take 2012 party venue plans back to drawing board ... Ian Thorpe seventh in return to competitive swimming.
Olympic Newsdesk - Peace and Sport Passes Flag; "No Stress" Over Sochi World
(ATR) Peace and Sport hands over hosting duties to Russia ... IOC confident in new Brazilian sports minister ... Sochi 2014 CEO unfazed by blow to 2012 party venue plans ... Nanjing Co-Comm ... World Judo Day.
Huge Blow for Sochi World Plans at London Olympics
(ATR) Russia's Olympic organizers are dealt a major blow after Westminster City Council rejects their ambitious plans to build a Sochi 2014 party venue in central London ahead of the 2012 Games.
Four Years After Winning Games, No Slowing Down for Sochi
(ATR) Sochi 2014’s “big build” is the major focus for organizers of Russia's first Winter Games, but the host city has plenty else to keep busy with as well.
