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

London 2012;

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© Martijn Giebels / AotG

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

 

Sochi 2014;

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

 

Rio 2016;

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

 

Tokyo 2020;

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

 

2022 Bid;

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

 

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

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

London 2012;

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© West Ham United FC / Lobster Vision

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

 

Rio 2016;

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

 

Tokyo 2020;

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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;

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

 

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

London 2012;

© Martijn Giebels / AotG
© Martijn Giebels / AotG

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

 

Rio 2016;

© Rio 2016/Alex Ferro
© Rio 2016/Alex Ferro

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;

Tokyo 2020 OG

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

 

 

2022 Bid;

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© PRO PROJEKT / AS&P

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

 

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

London 2012;

Paralympic legacy honoured with dedicated orchard space in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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

 

Tokyo 2020;

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Mori worried about Tokyo stadium delays [FOX Sports]

 

The International Olympic Committee

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

 

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