Tag: Olympic Rio 2016
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Olympic Games first priority
Rio de Janeiro, July 11, 2014: Olympic Games first priority, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach today received strong support from Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff for the successful delivery of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. After the meeting, President Bach praised the organisation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. “Brazil and Brazilians can be…
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Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast
Atlanta – Turkey, Apr 7, 2014: Two-time Olympian and Executive Director of Sport and Paralympic Integration for Rio 2016 Agberto Guimarães’ will be the featured guest at the next Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast, set for the opening day of the SportAccord Convention Conference in Belek/Antalya, Turkey. Rio 2016’s sports program — the biggest program…
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IOC tells Rio 2016 that there is not a moment to lose
Lausanne, Mar 22, 2014: The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games today wrapped up its sixth visit to the Brazilian host city (19-21 March) with a clear message to the organisers that every second counts. With just over two years to go until the Games open on 5 August…
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Brazilian President shows strong support
Palácio do Planalto Brasilia, Brazil, Jan 22, 2014: The Brazilian Government underscored its strong commitment to the successful delivery of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games during a meeting today between International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasilia. President Rousseff received an update on…
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Lapasset and Rogge Excited About R7s YOG Debut
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 14, 2013: IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset is confident Rugby Sevens will be a hit with players and fans when it makes its Youth Olympic Games debut in Nanjing in 2014 ahead of its Olympic introduction at Rio 2016. The competition in China will bring together the finest up and coming Sevens…