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Special Olympics Jamaica receives cash donation - Jamaica Observer

22-12-2015 22:23

Jamaica Observer
Special Olympics Jamaica receives cash donation
Jamaica Observer
From left: Jamaica's DAL Betsy Hoyt Stephens, SOJ executive director Lorna Bell, athlete Gavane Palmer and athletics coach Tameka Llewellyn during the 2015 Special Olympic Games in California. KINGSTON, Jamaica – Special Olympics Jamaica (SOJ) ...and more »

Brownsburg cyclist one step closer to Rio Olympics - Indianapolis Star

22-12-2015 22:23

Indianapolis Star
Brownsburg cyclist one step closer to Rio Olympics
Indianapolis Star
Brownsburg's Chloe Dygert is a step closer to what would be an improbable place on the U.S. Olympic team in track cycling. She was one of eight candidates chosen by USA Cycling in team pursuit. From those, four will be picked in June for August's Rio ...and more »

Reid on track for Tokyo Olympics - Gisborne Herald

22-12-2015 21:03

Gisborne Herald
Reid on track for Tokyo Olympics
Gisborne Herald
The Gisborne triathlete has put up some impressive displays this year but is not ready for Rio. The Gisborne triathlete has put up some impressive displays this year but is not ready for Rio. Tayler Reid. Tayler Reid. GISBORNE triathlete Tayler Reid ...

Olympics still in Tolo's grasp after knee reconstruction - Mackay Daily Mercury

22-12-2015 20:12

Mackay Daily Mercury
Olympics still in Tolo's grasp after knee reconstruction
Mackay Daily Mercury
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Rio Olympics tied to accusations of construction bribes - CBC.ca

22-12-2015 18:47

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Rio Olympics tied to accusations of construction bribes
CBC.ca
Brazil's attorney general is investigating allegations that bribes were paid to a powerful lawmaker to help secure contracts for the building of venues and other works for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. In documents obtained by The Associated ...
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From Europe's Cultural Capitals to Rio's Olympics, here's a look at 2016 - Chicago Tribune

22-12-2015 17:10

Chicago Tribune
From Europe's Cultural Capitals to Rio's Olympics, here's a look at 2016
Chicago Tribune
San Sebastian, Spain,will begin 2016 as one of the European Capitals of Culture. (JAVIER ETXEZARRETA / EPA). Margaret BackenheimerChicago Tribune. The year 2016 teems with centennials, from the Indy 500 to soccer's Copa America competition.

Ethiopia: EOC Wants 43 Million Birr for 2016 Rio Olympics - AllAfrica.com

22-12-2015 16:08

Ethiopia: EOC Wants 43 Million Birr for 2016 Rio Olympics
AllAfrica.com
"We want to raise 43 million birr for the 2016 Rio Olympics," the Ethiopian Olympic Committee (EOC) announced. The 43 million birr is expected to cover the local cost like the hotel cost, internal transportation and pocket money for the athletes ...

Boston Olympics opponent to work at Uber - Boston.com

22-12-2015 15:44

Boston Olympics opponent to work at Uber
Boston.com
After spending 2015 embroiled in one of the state's biggest political debates, Kelley Gossett will take up another contentious issue in 2016. Gossett, one of three co-chairs of No Boston Olympics, the opposition group that helped sink Boston's ...

Japan Selects New Stadium Design for 2020 Tokyo Olympics - CNBC

22-12-2015 15:43

CNBC
Japan Selects New Stadium Design for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
CNBC
After scrapping the original architectural plan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic stadium due to a ballooning cost estimate and ridicule over its resemblance to a bicycle helmet, officials selected a new design on Tuesday. Toshiaki Endo, the minister in ...
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Japan Selects New Stadium Design for 2020 Olympics - Wall Street Journal

22-12-2015 13:23

Wall Street Journal
Japan Selects New Stadium Design for 2020 Olympics
Wall Street Journal
TOKYO—Japan's government on Tuesday settled on a slimmed-down Olympic Stadium for Tokyo's 2020 Games after a brouhaha over a $2.1 billion price tag forced Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to scrap the design by star architect Zaha Hadid this past summer.
Japan Picks `Hamburger' Stadium Plan for 2020 Tokyo OlympicsBloomberg
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2016 Olympics: Active-duty soldiers earn spots for Rio games - ArmyTimes.com

22-12-2015 13:07

ArmyTimes.com
2016 Olympics: Active-duty soldiers earn spots for Rio games
ArmyTimes.com
A handful of active-duty soldiers were among the first athletes to earn spots on Team USA for the 2016 Summer games in Rio de Janeiro, but the new year will bring more chances for more service members to make the squad. Pentathelete Spc. Nathan ...

Fairbanks swimmer sets goal for Olympics - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

22-12-2015 10:10

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Fairbanks swimmer sets goal for Olympics
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Hannah Saiz, who is an Inupiat, was born in Fairbanks and is now working to make it to the Olympics.Photo courtesy of Tom (Grandpa Thunder) Michaelson. prev. next. ×. 24 remaining of 25. Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content. By Tim O' ...

India men's hockey team pooled with Germany, Holland for 2016 Rio Olympics - IBNLive

22-12-2015 07:52

IBNLive
India men's hockey team pooled with Germany, Holland for 2016 Rio Olympics
IBNLive
Eight-time champions India have been clubbed alongside title holders Germany and world no.2 Netherlands in Pool B at the men's hockey competitions of 2016 Rio Olympics. Besides, Germany and Netherlands, the team Sardar Singh and his men defeated ...
Rio Olympics: Indian women hockey team pitted in a tougher group than men ...Daily News & Analysis
Men's Hockey: India Clubbed With Germany, Netherla