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Deutsche Welle
2020 Tokyo Olympics faces vast cost overruns
Deutsche Welle
A new estimate commissioned by the freshly elected first-ever woman governor of Tokyo says the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could cost four times the original estimate. Officials have been sent back to the drawing board. Japan Tokio Skyline (Getty Images/AFP/K.
Olympics: Koike wants Tokyo 2020 to help revitalize quake hit regionskyodo news
OLYMPICS/ Rowing body still against moving 2020 venueAsahi Shimbun
Rowing federation agains

Daily News & Analysis
Sports Ministry blames OP Jaisha's coach for water fiasco at Rio Olympics
Daily News & Analysis
The Sports Ministry inquiry committee, which was probing long-distance runner O P Jaisha's complaint of not being provided water during the Rio Olympics marathon event, has blamed her coach Nikolai Snesarev for the fiasco. In the two-page report, which ...and more »

Virginian-Pilot
Belarusian capital Minsk awarded 2019 European Games
Virginian-Pilot
Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko gestures while speaking at the European Olympic Committees General Assembly in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. Lukashenko says his country is ready to host the 2019 European Games. (AP Photo/Sergei ...
Lukashenko: Rio Olympics will be remembered for doping and corruption scandalsBelarus News (BelTA)all 58 news articles »

Cycling Weekly
More upheaval at British Cycling with CEO stepping down
Virginian-Pilot
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The chief executive of British Cycling is stepping down, adding to the upheaval in the country's most successful Olympic sport. Ian Drake said in a statement released Friday by British Cycling that he will leave in April ...
British Cycling looking for a new performance director ahead of 2020 OlympicsCycling Weeklyall 52 news articles »

The Sun
Countryfile's Helen Skelton to host ITV's Lorraine next week after hit Olympics coverage
The Sun
HELEN Skelton will guest host ITV's Lorraine next week while Lorraine Kelly is on holiday for the October half-term. The Countryfile host, who proved a huge hit as she presented the swimming and diving coverage at the Olympic Games from Rio this summer ...
Helen Skelton To Host 'Lorraine' After Olympics Presenting SuccessHuffington Post UKall 10 news articles »

The Sydney Morning Herald
Rio Olympics gold medallist Mack Horton thanks fan for mole tip
The Sydney Morning Herald
Olympic swimming gold medallist Mack Horton has thanked an eagle-eyed fan who noticed a suspicious mole on his chest and contacted the Australian team. Horton, who won gold in the 400m freestyle in Rio, posted a message of thanks to his anonymous ...and more »

News 10NBC
First responders serve up food for Special Olympics
News 10NBC
Local police officers, New York State Police, and sheriff's deputies served up food for customers at local Red Robin restaurants Thursday night. They donated all of their tips to the Special Olympics. Advertisement – Content Continues Below. "It allows ...
Help the Will County Sheriff's Office Support Special OlympicsPatch.com
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Police officials will serve as celebrtiy waiters to raise funds for area

New Zealand Listener
Rio Olympics in social media stats
New Zealand Listener
More than any other summer Olympics in recent history, Rio demonstrated that using a megaevent to showcase a destination and grow tourism carries with it truckloads of challenge and risk. By Lincoln University In Social Trends. Print Share ...
University track and field athlete looks back on Rio Summer Olympics experienceLSU Now
Olympic officials: Hickey should leave Rio on health groundsVirginian-Pilot
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