Olympics


Hiroshima bid for 2020 Olympics still alive claim JOC

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Tsunekazu_TakedaJanuary 6 - Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda claimed he is still hopeful that Hiroshima will continue with its proposed bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics despite the announcement by the city's Mayor that he plans to step down.

Give 2018 Olympics to a city that wants them claim Pyeongchang

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Pyeongchang_2018_bid_book_announcementJanuary 6 - Pyeongchang should be awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics because the local residents are more supportive of their campaign, it was claimed today as the bid's major stakeholders met to confirm their approval of the Candidate File themes and guarantees.