World Changers Honored as Messengers of Peace
(ATR) The Truce Foundation of the USA recognizes five deserving individuals at an event in Rio.
On the Scene in Lima - Speakers Say Sport for All is an Investment, Not a Cost
(ATR) Better living begins in school, say speakers at the 15th IOC World Conference on Sport for All. ATR's Matthew Grayson reports from Peru ...
Olympic World Reacts to Boston Marathon Attacks
(ATR) IOC members and the United Nations condemn the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon that left three people dead and 17 people critically injured... IAAF's Lamine Diack says it was a "ghastly and cowardly" assault.
Federations Roundup - U.S. Speedskating Coaches Resign; Judo, U.N. Partner
(ATR) Short track coach Jae Su Chun, assistant Jun Hyung Yeo announce resignations, accept suspensions through Sochi 2014 ... IJF signs cooperation agreement with United Nations ... IAAF Centenary Historic Exhibition opens ... Softball develops in Iran ... More inside this Federations Roundup ...
UN Support for Kuwait Athletes; Objection to Live Animals in Opening Ceremony
(ATR) UN's top sport official pushes for Kuwaiti athletes to compete under country's flag ... British non-profit calls for protests to use of live animals in pastoral scene ... World's top archer looks ahead to London ... More inside this edition of London Latest ...
UN Pressures Saudi Arabia to Send Women to Olympics
(ATR) UN special adviser on sport Wilfried Lemke tells Around the Rings he is right behind the IOC's calls for the Saudi Olympic Committee to send female athletes to London 2012.
Olympic Newsdesk - Payne Sour on Women at Augusta; UN Reappoints Lemke
(ATR) Amid a call to increase participation in golf, Billy Payne offers little hope that women will be allowed to join Augusta National Golf Club anytime soon ... United Nations reappoints top sport official ... More inside ...
Tuesday Talk -- UN Special Adviser on Sport for Peace and Development
(ATR) The UN’s special adviser on sport for peace and development tells Around the Rings the Olympics and FIFA World Cup can play key roles in advancing the dual causes with which he is charged.
Monday Memo -- Boxing Champs, 30 Years Since Baden Baden; 300 Days to London
(ATR) Baku, Azerbaijan welcomes top boxers for 2011 world championships ... Tuesday Talk with UN special adviser on sport for peace and development ... 30 years since key Olympic meeting in Germany ... 300 days to London 2012 ... All ahead this week on ATR ...
Rio Report -- Maracana Costs Increase, Exclusive Photos; U.N. Sport Chief on 2016 Legacy
(ATR) Renovation cost to Maracana increase dramatically, exclusive photos of current construction... U.N. sport adviser discusses 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics impact... Violence at upscale hotel.
