IOC President: No Favorite for Succession
(ATR) IOC President Jacques Rogge says he will not play favorites in the contest to succeed him in two years. And he says South Africa is on its way to being ready to host the Games. ATR’s Ed Hula reports from Durban.
Top Story Replay -- Istanbul Ready to Bid for 2020, Madrid and Tokyo Next?
(ATR) In the wake of PyeongChang’s victory for the 2018 Games, the field for 2020 takes shape. Istanbul and Madrid are on the verge of declaring, Around the Rings is told. Other cities say not this time. Ed Hula reports from the IOC Session in Durban. This story was originally published on July 7, 2011.
Istanbul Ready to Bid for 2020, Madrid and Tokyo Next?
(ATR) In the wake of PyeongChang’s victory for the 2018 Games, the field for 2020 takes shape. Istanbul and Madrid are on the verge of declaring, Around the Rings is told. Other cities say not this time. Ed Hula reports from the IOC Session in Durban.
Rogge Arrives in Durban; More Talk of South Africa 2020 Bid
(ATR) IOC president Jacques Rogge remained tight-lipped on the battle for the 2018 Winter Olympics in his first briefing to media after arriving in Durban today.
Sports Minister Claims 2020 Bid Still Possible; Korean President to Durban
(ATR) South Africa’s sports minister wants 2020 bid reconsidered ... South Korean president will travel to Durban for PyeongChang.
African Olympic Chief Predicts Unity for Future African Bid
(ATR) Lassana Palenfo, president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, tells Around the Rings that the continent will back a bid from whichever city in Africa seeks the 2024 Olympics.
OpEd -- South Africa Upturns 2020 Olympic Race
(ATR) The IOC says it still expects a bid from Africa one day, while potential bidders from around the world assess the impact of the decision from South Africa not to bid for the 2020 Olympics. Around the Rings Editor Ed Hula analyzes the developments.
Munich Tackles Security; Annecy Keeps Busy; PyeongChang Rides Through Europe
(ATR) All three 2018 bid cities are in action this week ... Also inside, South Africa’s NOC president updates Around the Rings on his country’s plans for 2020 ...
Top Story Replay -- Nawal El Moutawakel on Women in Sport, Africa's Olympic Future
(ATR) The leading woman for the IOC tells Around the Rings "the future of sports will be feminine" and asks "why not?" to an Olympic bid from Africa ... More inside this Top Story Replay ...this story originally published April 26.
Tuesday Talk -- Nawal El Moutawakel on Women in Sport, Africa's Olympic Future
(ATR) The leading woman for the IOC tells Around the Rings "the future of sports will be feminine" and asks "why not?" to an Olympic bid from Africa ... More inside this edition of Tuesday Talk ...
