Swiss Leaders Discuss Bid; IOC Studies Bilalov Decision; Coe Takes New Role

(ATR) President of Swiss Olympic Association says referendum "will be very close" ... Bilalov firing holds "great interest" for IOC Marketing Commission ... Coe takes ambassador role with Nike ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Swiss Leaders Discuss Bid; IOC Studies Bilalov Decision; Coe Takes New Role

IOC Praises Sochi Preps; FIFA Marks Two Years to Brazilian World Cup

(ATR) 2014 Coordination Commission chief wraps up Sochi project review ... FIFA secretary general cites "rising anticipation" at two-years-to-go mark ... Disgraced chief organizer touts Delhi 2010 ... More inside ...
IOC Praises Sochi Preps; FIFA Marks Two Years to Brazilian World Cup

NOC News - Francophone Agreement; New Zealand Additions; Uganda "Moving On"

(ATR) French-speaking NOCs reach agreement on how language will be used during London 2012 ... Team New Zealand now 88-strong ... UOC political struggles a problem of the past, claims new NOC president ...
NOC News - Francophone Agreement; New Zealand Additions; Uganda "Moving On"

Olympic Newsdesk - BOA Officially Scraps Doping Rule; Szewinska Joins IAAF Hall

(ATR) British Olympic Association  removes controversial by-law following CAS ruling ... Polish IOC member tapped for inaugural Hall of Fame class ... World Series of Boxing adds Argentine franchise ... IOC not currently investigating Dae Sung Moon plagiarism case ...
Olympic Newsdesk - BOA Officially Scraps Doping Rule; Szewinska Joins IAAF Hall

NOC News - Greece Tries to Weather Financial Crisis; Trouble in Uganda

(ATR) Hellenic Olympic Committee president tells Around the Rings the suspension of sporting operations by the Greek athletics federation will not jeopardize the London torch lighting ceremony or athlete preparations for the Games ... More inside ... 
NOC News - Greece Tries to Weather Financial Crisis; Trouble in Uganda

IPC President Honored; Japan Medal Prediction; Uganda NOC Official Steps Aside

(ATR) International Paralympic Committee president receives award, grant ... Japan eyes "10 to 12 gold" in London ... Uganda Olympic Committee secretary general steps aside ... 
IPC President Honored; Japan Medal Prediction; Uganda NOC Official Steps Aside

NOC News - Uganda Allegations; Pakistan Elections; Cash for Russian Medalists

(ATR) Uganda Olympic Committee secretary general survives expulsion vote over forgery allegations related to IOC award ... Pakistani NOC chief wins reelection ... Big payouts ahead for Russian medalists at London 2012 ...
NOC News - Uganda Allegations; Pakistan Elections; Cash for Russian Medalists

Olympic Newsdesk: Innsbruck YOG Inspection; New Flights for Rio

(ATR) The first inspection of the Innsbruck Youth Olympic Games takes place this week... New flights to Rio from the U.S. 
Olympic Newsdesk: Innsbruck YOG Inspection; New Flights for Rio

Olympic Briefs -- Vonn Wins Super G; Sailing Qualification System Released

(ATR) American skier dominates alpine skiing world championships...ISAF announces qualifying events for 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
Olympic Briefs -- Vonn Wins Super G; Sailing Qualification System Released

Olympic Briefs -- USOC Cracks Down on Pole Olympics; New Uganda NOC Boss

(ATR) Racy ad was a violation of Olympic trademark...Roger Ddungu takes the helm at the Uganda NOC
Olympic Briefs -- USOC Cracks Down on Pole Olympics; New Uganda NOC Boss