News roundup – Page 4 – Architecture of the Games

December 12, 2014October 24, 2023

News roundup; This week’s topics (50/2014)

London 2012;

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London UCI Track Cycling World Cup – cyclists return to London velodrome [AotG]

Sochi 2014;

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Racing bosses crown Sochi as best Formula 1 track in 2014 [RT]

Rio 2016;

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Olympic Road Race and Time Trial Courses Confirmed [AotG]

PyeongChang 2018;

Tokyo 2020;

Zaha Hadid says Tokyo stadium criticism is “embarrassing” for Japanese architects [Dezeen]
Exclusive: Federations concerned Tokyo 2020 changes could affect up to 14 sports [Inside the Games]

2022 Bid;

Olympic Agenda 2020 Fully Acknowledged by Beijing 2022 [Sport Features]
Almaty makes compact bid for 2022 Winter Olympics [USA Today]

Future bids;

2024 Olympic Host To Be Chosen in Lima, Peru [GamesBids]
International Olympic Committee to open bids for 2024 Games [The Canberra Times]

The International Olympic Committee;

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127th IOC Session;

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December 7, 2014October 24, 2023

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London 2012;

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PyeongChang 2018;

Fears over South Korea’s rising 2018 Winter Olympics costs [Fox Sports]

2022 Bid;

2022 Winter Olympics & World Cup won’t clash – IOC president [BBC Sport]

The International Olympic Committee;

IOC Executive Board meetings over, focus turns to Session vote on Olympic Agenda 2020 [IOC]
IOC shortlists two cities for 3rd Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2020 [IOC]
IOC Executive Board Meeting and 127th IOC Session in Monaco [IOC]
IOC to review Pyeongchang 2018 if Games changes approved [Reuters]

Future bids;

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2024 Bid; IOC Executive Board sets dates for 2024 Olympic Games bid process

November 28, 2014October 24, 2023

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Sochi 2014;

Asif Kahn’s MegaFaces awarded prize at the 2014 Media Architecture Biennale [ArchDaily]

Rio 2016;

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Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic mascots delight children on first public appearance [Rio2016]

PyeongChang 2018;

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Pyeongchang 2018 Coordination Commission meeting cancelled [Inside the Games]

Tokyo 2020;

Inclusion of Baseball/Softball in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is gaining momentum [SportFeatures]

2022 Bid;

2022 Olympic bids shock is a one-off [Host City]

Future bids;

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Rio 2016; Meet the mascots!

November 21, 2014October 24, 2023

News roundup; This week’s topics (47/2014)

Rio 2016;

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Misha, Athena, Wenlock… mascots from previous Olympic and Paralympic Games arrive in Rio de Janeiro [Rio2016]

United States Olympic Committee reports ‘stunning progress’ towards Rio 2016 Games [Rio2016]

PyeongChang 2018;

Russian Olympic Committee impressed by Pyeongchang 2018 preparations [Inside the Games]

Tokyo 2020;

Second Tokyo 2020 Project Review comes to a close [IOC]

IOC suggests more venues outside Tokyo for 2020 Games [Yahoo! Sports]

Tokyo looks to slash Y200 bil off 2020 Olympic bill [Japan Today]

2022 Bid;

The International Biathlon Federation visits the Beijing 2022 Olympic bid [SportFeatures]

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November 14, 2014October 24, 2023

News roundup; This week’s topics (46/2014)

London 2012;

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The Olympic Influence: How the Games Have Shaped London’s Design and Architecture [Womanpot]

Sochi 2014;

Sochi 2014 construction giant accused of withholding wages from workers [Inside the Games]

Rio 2016;

IPC pleased with “significant progress” by Rio 2016 [IPC]

Tokyo 2020;

Tokyo 2020: we must stay close to IOC and IFs [Host City News]

2022 Bid;

Official: Olympic Winter Games won’t move for 2022 World Cup [Sports Illustrated]

Beijing Hires Weber Shandwick For 2022 Olympic Bid [The Holmes Report]

November 7, 2014October 24, 2023

News roundup; This week’s topics (45/2014)

London 2012;

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Inside Lines: Whistle is yet to blow on saga of Olympic Stadium [The Independent]

Rio 2016;

Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals to include recycled metal [Rio2016]

Tokyo 2020;

Zaha Hadid’s Tokyo Olympic stadium slammed as a ‘monumental mistake’ and a ‘disgrace to future generations’ [The Guardian]

Olympics can help Tokyo overtake London, says Governor [Host City News]

2022 Bid;

Almaty and Beijing bids set for key marker in 2022 Olympic race [Inside the Games]

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Tokyo 2020; Infographic: Tokyo 1964-2020
London 2012; Transformation Olympic Stadium (6) – Construction new roof begins
Tokyo 2020; Tokyo Olympic stadium: Sports cathedral or white elephant? (BBC News)

October 31, 2014October 24, 2023

News roundup; This week’s topics (44/2014)

London 2012;

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London 2012-themed sculpture to be erected in Waltham Cross as reminder of Olympic canoe slalom events [Inside The Games]

Rio 2016;

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Giant beds for giant athletes… Rio 2016 tests furniture for Olympic and Paralympic Village [Rio2016]

Rio 2016 announces plans to reduce carbon footprint of Olympic and Paralympic Games [Rio 2016]

Marcus D’Almeida dreaming of Rio 2016 glory as Sambódromo hosts archery for first time [Rio 2016]

Tokyo 2020;

Japan creating Cabinet post for Tokyo Olympics [Yahoo! News]

2022 Bid;

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Stockholm regrets withdrawal of 2022 Olympic Winter Games bid [FOX Sports]

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October 24, 2014October 24, 2023

News roundup; This week’s topics (43/2014)

London 2012;

Paralympic legacy honoured with dedicated orchard space in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park [Newham Recorder]

Tokyo 2020;

Mori worried about Tokyo stadium delays [FOX Sports]

The International Olympic Committee

Olympic Agenda 2020 discussions culminate in 20 + 20 recommendations [IOC]

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