Reedie on U.S. Bid; Rio 2016 Stresses "Plan B"; FIFA Passes "Point of No Return"
(ATR) FIFA confirms six cities for 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil ... IOC vice president eyes U.S. return to bidding business ... CEO says Rio 2016 will follow London's lead ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Rio Report -- "Rock Solid" Support for the Games; No New Concerns
(ATR) The head of the IOC commission for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics says she sees "rock solid" support from government for the 2016 Olympics and says the work toward the Games is off to a good start.
IOC Member Seeks to Address Conflicts as Consultant
(ATR) Concerns by the IOC over the appointment of Rania Elwani to a position with an influential consulting firm is leading to "adjustments" of her role in the new job, Around the Rings is told.
London Latest -- Jowell Says Labour Can Boast About Olympics
(ATR) London 2012 Olympics Minister tells Around the Rings that the Labour government heads into the May 6 national election with a positive record on preparations for the Games.
Bidding for the Games -- Hiroshima 2020; Annecy 2018; Indian Olympic Hopes
(ATR) Hiroshima backtracks on Olympic bid budget... Annecy launches sponsorships for small and medium businesses... India looks at Olympics... Australia for 2018 Commonwealth Games...
Olympic Newsdesk - Madrid Ponders New Bid, Golf Position Open, Canoe Recruits Women
(ATR) Madrid mayor considers bidding for 2020 or 2024 Summer Games... Golf seeks full-time executive director... Bundesliga promoting Munich 2018... Vancouver and Lake Place become Olympic sister cities.
Lee Vows to Help PyeongChang Olympic Bid
(ATR) In a rare meeting with reporters, suspended IOC member Kun Hee Lee of South Korea vows to help the bid to bring the Winter Olympics to PyeongChang.
Olympic Newsdesk - Munich Bid Opposition; Putin, Medvedev Ski Sochi Venue
(ATR) Opposition forming against Munich Olympic bid... Russian president and PM ski Olympic venues... Kuwait suspended from Olympic Movement.
Olympic Newsdesk -- Report: Two Finalists for USOC CEO; 2010 Budget Could Hurt 2016 Games
(ATR) USOC reportedly narrows list of CEO candidates to two... Brazilian sports minister says 2010 budget could hurt the Rio Olympics... ISU official asks top skater to compete... PyeongChang goes green to get Games.
Bidding for the Games: Italy to Choose 2020 Bidder
(ATR) The Italian Olympic Committee will decide in April between Venice and Rome to bid for the 2020 Olympics.
