France to be ‘constantly reminded’ it lost 2012 Olympics
Plans for the London Olympics in 2012 are being revised as concerns grow that the French are forgetting that the former favourites to win the games were beaten by London. Lord Coe, who led Britain’s...
View ArticleSochi winter games mocked for derisory levels of corruption
Claims that a mere $30bn has been stolen so far in connection with preparations for the Sochi Olympic Winter Games have been met with barely concealed derision by representatives from the world‘s major...
View ArticleOlympic Games to include shooting fish in a barrel after Pistorius verdict
After the landmark ruling by Judge Thokozile Masipa that the killing of Reeva Steenkamp cannot be declared ‘murder’, the International Olympic Committee is considering proposals to introduce new sports...
View ArticleDress rehearsal for Rio opening ceremony ‘nowhere near long enough’, IOC says
The opening ceremony for the Rio Olympics is to be significantly extended amid fears the event might not be a big enough waste of time and money. Olympic bosses were unimpressed with a dress rehearsal...
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