2016 Olympic bid team returns home; Daley says Chicago has bright future even without gamesOctober 3rd, 2009 Daley: Olympic loss won't harm Chicago's futureCHICAGO — It wasn't the homecoming Chicago's Olympic delegation expected. The team returned home empty-handed Saturday, with Mayor Richard Daley suggesting a bid for the 2020 Olympics was unlikely but promising Chicago would come out of the recession even without the economic stimulus of the 2016 Summer Games.
Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSeptember 30th, 2009 Brazil President: Rio can win 2016 Olympic bidRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is confident Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and he'll "return from Copenhagen with a victory."
Silva will travel to the Danish capital to lobby for Rio ahead of Friday's vote by the International Olympic Committee. Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid are also in the running, and President Barack Obama will be in Copenhagen to push for his adopted hometown.
Spain's king, Brazil's president and Mrs. Obama converge in final push for 2016 OlympicsSeptember 30th, 2009 Heavyweights join lobbying for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Spain's king, Brazil's president and First Lady Michelle Obama are converging on Copenhagen for a final push to convince the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Olympics to their respective cities. In the last 48 hours before Friday's IOC vote, lobbying efforts are shifting into high gear.
Copenhagen braces for arrival of world leaders, royalty for 2016 Olympic decisionSeptember 24th, 2009 Copenhagen readies for Olympic vote, world leadersCOPENHAGEN — For a city that has never held an Olympics, Copenhagen will become an Olympic capital of sorts next week when it hosts an international meeting to decide the site for the 2016 Summer Games. Thousands of people — including government leaders, heads of state, royalty, sport officials, athletes, sponsors and media — are expected to attend the International Olympic Committee meetings from Oct.
White House sends team to Copenhagen, where 2016 summer Olympics host city will be chosenSeptember 20th, 2009 White House sends team to Olympic meeting siteWASHINGTON — The White House is sending an advance team to Copenhagen, Denmark, to make preparations in case President Barack Obama decides to attend the International Olympic Committee's meeting there next month, an administration official says. The committee will choose a host city for the 2016 summer Olympics during the Oct.
Chicago 2016 leader says risk of taxpayer money in Olympics bid 'improbable'June 22nd, 2009 Chicago 2016 head says taxpayer risk 'improbable'CHICAGO — The head of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics says its is unlikely that taxpayers will be on the hook for millions of dollars if the games turn out to be a financial flop. Patrick Ryan said Monday that the risk of taxpayers' money in Chicago bid is "improbable."
Bid organizers met with the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland last week.
Chicago alderman wants Daley to explain Olympic guarantee when he gets home from overseasJune 19th, 2009 Alderman wants Daley to explain money guaranteeCHICAGO — Mayor Richard M. Daley has taken the plunge in trying to lure the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago.
IOC president Jacques Rogge says economic issues shouldn't drive decision on 2016 host cityJune 17th, 2009 Rogge: Finance shouldn't drive 2016 Olympic voteLAUSANNE, Switzerland — IOC president Jacques Rogge says a legacy for athletes should outweigh economics as the priority for voters when choosing which city will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo will make pitches to members of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday in a crucial test ahead of the October vote on which city hosts the 2016 Summer Games.
Chicago cites White House support and financial guarantees for 2016 Olympic bidJune 17th, 2009 Chicago leads off presentations to IOC membersLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Chicago led off the presentations Wednesday of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics, stressing strong support from the White House and offering financial guarantees for the multi-billion dollar project. Bid leader Pat Ryan and Mayor Richard M.
Chair of IOC's 2016 Olympics evaluation team will return to Madrid bid's tour late ThursdayMay 9th, 2009 Chair of IOC evaluation team to return to MadridMADRID — The head of the International Olympic Committee team evaluating Madrid's 2016 bid will return to the city late Thursday, a day after leaving for government business in Morocco. Nawal el Moutawakel left the IOC evaluation commission meetings on Wednesday and traveled to Morocco, where she is sports minister, after King Mohammed VI called a meeting of the council of ministers.
Teachers union says school board memo appears to force support for Chicago's 2016 Olympics bidMay 4th, 2009 Teachers union says Chicago forces Olympic supportCHICAGO — A teachers union says an e-mail from the Chicago school board appears to force principals to support the city's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2016. Chicago Teachers Union spokeswoman Rosemaria Genova says the April 22 e-mail from Board President Michael Scott appeared to force schools to participate in an event promoting the bid.
Support for Tokyo 2016 bid dips to 56% according to IOC surveyMay 2nd, 2009 Survey shows Tokyo's 2016 bid dipsTOKYO — An International Olympic Committee survey showed a small dip in support for Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympics, putting the support rate at 56 percent of respondents. The IOC reported the outcome of the February survey to Tokyo governor and bid committee president Shintaro Ishihara during its April 16-19 inspection tour, Tokyo bid officials said Saturday.
Chicago bid team reaffirms support of President Barack Obama for 2016 OlympicsMay 1st, 2009 Chicago 2016 reiterates Obama support for gamesMILAN — The leaders of Chicago's 2016 Olympic effort promised unprecedented political support for their bid, once again underlining the backing of President Barack Obama. Speaking at an international sports media convention, Chicago 2016 vice chairman Mike Roberts said Obama is a key component in securing the first U.S.
Chair of IOC evaluation panel praises Tokyo 2016 Olympic bidApril 19th, 2009 Chair of IOC panel praises Tokyo 2016 bidTOKYO — The chairwoman of the International Olympic Committee's evaluation commission on Sunday said its members were "most impressed" by Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Summer Games. Nawal el Moutawakel praised the city's vision, concept and high quality presentation, while at a news conference marking the end of the IOC team's four-day inspection of Tokyo.
Obama "our quarterback" to win Olympic bid for Chicago: DaleyMarch 29th, 2009 CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has declared President Barack Obama "our quarterback" who will help bring the Olympic Games to the city. Daley fresh from a Denver trip to promote the Chicago's Olympic bid, said, "This is the United States of America, and the person who's our quarterback is President Barack Obama."
"He is the one who will go to Copenhagen" to present the city's final pitch to the International Olympic Committee in October, The Chicago Sun Times quoted him, as saying.
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