Tokyo plans to bid for 2020 OlympicsNovember 9th, 2009 TOKYO - Tokyo is planning to apply to host the 2020 Olympics, the city's governor Shintaro Ishihara said Monday. Japan's capital applied for the 2016 games but lost out to Rio de Janeiro in the International Olympic Committee vote in early October.
Dubai looks to become first Arab city to host Olympics by considering 2020 bidNovember 2nd, 2009 Dubai takes first steps toward Olympic bid in 2020DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — This Gulf boomtown has set its sights on becoming the first Arab city to host the Olympics with a committee meeting Monday to consider a possible bid for the 2020 games. The city-state's media office said Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with the group, urging it to devote its full efforts to the campaign.
Atomic bomb cities Hiroshima, Nagasaki in joint bid for 2020 Summer OlympicsOctober 11th, 2009 Hiroshima, Nagasaki to bid for 2020 OlympicsTOKYO — Hiroshima and Nagasaki — site of atomic bombings in World War II — are teaming up to make a bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics that will emphasize world peace. Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba and Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue announced on Sunday that they will form a joint bid committee.
Madrid, Tokyo fall short in race for 2016 Olympics, lose to Rio de JaneiroOctober 2nd, 2009 Madrid, Tokyo fall short in race for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — When it came right down to it, Madrid and Tokyo could do nothing to sway IOC voters from the prospect of a South American Olympics. The two bids made the second round Friday after pre-vote favorite Chicago was shockingly eliminated in the first round, but neither managed to pick up significant backers among the International Olympic Committee members as the process continued.
Former president Samaranch asks IOC to consider his age and pick Madrid for the 2016 OlympicsOctober 2nd, 2009 Samaranch asks IOC to give Madrid the OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch has asked the International Olympic Committee to consider his age and award Madrid the 2016 Games. The 89-year-old Samaranch says he is "very near the end on my time."
Samaranch asked the IOC "to consider (guaranteeing) my country the honor and also the duty to organize the games and Paralympics in 2016."
Samaranch spoke Friday ahead of a secret ballot to choose between the Spanish capital, Chicago, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo for the right to host the 2016 Olympics.
International Olympic Committee's final voting totals for 2016 OlympicsOctober 2nd, 2009 Final voting totals for 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Final voting totals for the right to host the 2016 Olympics:
First RoundMadrid28Rio26Tokyo22Chicago18Second RoundRio46Madrid29Tokyo20Third RoundRio66Madrid32
Rio de Janeiro wins right to host 2016 Olympics, beating Madrid in final IOC voteOctober 2nd, 2009 Rio de Janeiro wins right to host 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first time. Rio beat surprise finalist Madrid in the last round of voting.
Tokyo presents 2016 Olympics bid as best for athletes, in 'world's most exciting city'October 2nd, 2009 Tokyo presents 2016 bid as best for athletesCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. Tokyo's bid team told IOC members Friday that their project was created by Olympians for Olympians, and would happen in the world's most exciting city.
Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic GamesOctober 2nd, 2009 COPENHAGEN - Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic Games. Rio beat off the challenges of Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago in a vote by International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates at the IOC Session in Copenhagen Friday.
Blatter to vote for Rio 2016, governor saysSeptember 30th, 2009 Rio de Janeiro (DPA) International Football Federation (FIFA) president Joseph Blatter said he will vote for Rio de Janeiro as the host of the 2016 Olympics, Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral said Tuesday. As a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Blatter is set to take part Friday in Copenhagen in the crucial vote to pick the host of the 2016 Games, in a race which pits Rio against Madrid, Chicago and Tokyo.
Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsSeptember 30th, 2009 Tokyo makes environment a priority in 2016 bidCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. Tokyo organizers touted their bid Tuesday, saying the compact plan shows that even the world's largest cities can make environmental sustainability a reality.
Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSeptember 30th, 2009 Lula: Rio can win bid for 2016 OlympicsSAO PAULO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and become the first South American country to host the Olympics. Silva said several times Monday in his weekly address that Rio has a good chance to land the games.
Tokyo organizers say 17 companies backing 2016 Olympic bidAugust 20th, 2009 Tokyo says 17 sponsors backing 2016 Olympic bidTOKYO — Tokyo now has 17 Japanese companies serving as official sponsors for the city's bid to host the 2016 Olympics, organizers said Thursday. The sponsors include sports apparel companies Asics and Descente, beer maker Asahi, toymaker Bandai, commercial carriers Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, Internet giant Yahoo Japan, and parcel service Yamato Transport.
USOC says focus on Chicago 2016; no other cities being considered for future bidsAugust 10th, 2009 USOC: Chicago 2016 is our only focusCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —U.S. Olympic Committee leaders have reiterated their support for Chicago's bid to land the 2016 Olympics, saying it is the federation's sole focus.
Asia Olympic Council supports Tokyo's bid to host 2016 Summer GamesJuly 3rd, 2009 Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bidSINGAPORE — The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016. "Asia will always support any city from Asia," Kuwait's Ahmad Fahad al-Sabah, the council president, said after a general assembly meeting in Singapore.
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