News roundup; This week’s topics (14/2015)

 

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Rio 2016;

• Rio 2016; Ticketing Guide released [AotG]
• Rio 2016; Olympic venues in Google Maps [AotG]
• Rio mayor says Olympic Park on schedule despite firm’s finances [Reuters]
• Rio Olympic tickets go on sale despite football uncertainty [TVNZ]
• Copacabana zone to host open-air sports at Rio 2016 Olympic Games amid stunning scenery [Rio2016.com]
• Rio Olympics 2016: Vila Autodromo Residents Protest Eviction For Construction Despite Compensation Offers [International Business Times]
• Rio 2016 rowing venue renovation work due to start in April, Government announces [Inside the Games]

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2022 Bid;

• Chase for 2022 Olympics an odd, interesting journey [Toronto Star]

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2024 Bid;

• 2024 Bid; Hamburg joins Boston and Rome as Applicant City [AotG]
• Paris au CIO le 3 juin [L’Equipe] – In French

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International Olympic Committee;

• Status of the implementation of Olympic Agenda 2020 [IOC]

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Previous Games;

• Helsinki 1952; Plans for the refurbishment and extension of the Olympic stadium unveiled [AotG]

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