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• May 6th 2013 - Largest women's sporting event held in Madrid for fight against breast cancer, domestic violence
• May 1st 2013 - Turkish Sports Minister offers the olive branch to the Governor of Tokyo
• April 30th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: Governor Inose publicly apologizes and the bid issues a statement
• April 22nd 2013 - Istanbul 2020:Crossing the Waterways between Europe and Asia
• April 20th 2013 - Istanbul 2020 focuses on youth message at the ONOC General Assembly
• April 17th 2013 - Madrid 2020: The national team coaches back the Spanish Olympic Bid
• April 16th 2013 - Istanbul 2020 implements green initiative for United Nations Forum of Forests
• April 16th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: ISU World Team Trophy receives capacity crowds boosting the bid
• April 14th 2013 - Madrid 2020: Mayor Botella welcomes Business For Madrid founders to Spanish capital
• April 10th 2013 - NEIL WILSON: What exactly is in an evaluation report for IOC members?
• April 5th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: International business community in the city supports the bid
• March 27th 2013 - IOC Commission head Sir Craig Reedie gives Istanbul 2020 an excellent report card
• March 27th 2013 - The Raffles Hotel gives Istanbul 2020 accommodations boost
• March 27th 2013 - IOC visit sparks the Olympic Spirit for Tokyo 2020
• March 27th 2013 - Toyota automaker is latest backer of the Tokyo 2020 bid
• March 27th 2013 - Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan holds gala for IOC Evaluation Commission
• March 26th 2013 - Istanbul 2020 presents transport strategy to IOC Evaluation Commission
• March 26th 2013 - Istanbul racks up 83% support topping Madrid and Tokyo
• March 25th 2013 - Track star Carl Lewis supports Tokyo 2020 for the summer Games
• March 24th 2013 - Istanbul 2020: IOC meets Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba athlete ambassador of the bid
• March 22nd 2013 - Istanbul 2020: IOC Evaluation Commission arrives in the city for four day trip
• March 21st 2013 - IOC gives Madrid a greatly impressive technical assessment
• March 21st 2013 - Madrid 2020: Spanish Royals entertained the IOC at the Spanish Palace
• March 21st 2013 - Madrid 2020 outlines travel and accommodation plans for Games
• March 21st 2013 - Madrid 2020: Blanco wants to build on London 2012 communications model
• March 19th 2013 - Tokyo 2020 welcomes National Stadium remodel contest winner
• March 19th 2013 - Samaranch: US$100 million on three bids and well worth it
• March 19th 2013 - Madrid 2020: First day gets off to a kicking good start
• March 18th 2013 - Madrid 2020: Prince Felipe welcomes the IOC Mayor Botella the media
• March 17th 2013 - Madrid 2020: IOC Evaluation Commission arrives in town and prepares for inspection
• March 15th 2013 - Istanbul 2020 readies for IOC Evaluation Commission visit
• March 13th 2013 - NEIL WILSON: Vienna shows LA the democratic way
• March 11th 2013 - Madrid 2020 prepares for IOC Evaluation Commission visit
• March 10th 2013 - Spanish Businesses to get boost from Madrid 2020 if they land the Olympics
• March 10th 2013 - Forbes: Turkey's fantastic transformation emphasised by stock market growth
• March 7th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: Bid team grateful for IOC Evaluation Commission visit
• March 4th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: IOC delegation received by Crown Prince Nahurito on Olympic Bid tour
• March 3rd 2013 - Tokyo 2020: IOC Evaluation Commission visit started with official reception
• March 3rd 2013 - 4,000 participate in the annual Tokyo All-Womens Run
• March 3rd 2013 - Tokyo Skytree counts 5 million visitors since opening
• March 1st 2013 - Tokyo 2020: International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission arrives in the city for site visit
• March 1st 2013 - Tokyo 2020: Athletes Commission to draw on past Olympic experiences
• February 8th 2013 - Istanbul 2020 representatives attend PASO Assembly
• February 1st 2013 - Blanco: Madrid 2020 must replicate Barcelona 1992 Olympics
• January 26th 2013 - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bid boosted by new sponsor partners
• January 21st 2013 - Moustafa: Spanish-organised handball championships excellent trial for Madrid 2020
• January 21st 2013 - Istanbul 2020: Seven new sponsors get behind the bid for over US $20 million
• January 19th 2013 - HRH Prince Felipe gives total support for the Madrid 2020 Olympics bid
• January 16th 2013 - Tokyo has special incentive to get the 2020 Olympic Games
• January 15th 2013 - Istanbul 2020: Olympic bid boosted as one of the top ten travel destinations worldwide
• January 14th 2013 - 2020 Games: Sizing up the Olympic budget plans for Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo
• January 14th 2013 - JOHN GOODBODY: Will the IOC want stability or to take a chance for 2020 Olympics?
• January 11th 2013 - Madrid 2020 promises 'A Games For All'
• January 10th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: Lessons from London 2012 helped us 'Discover Tomorrow'
• January 10th 2013 - Tokyo 2020 reveals vision behind Olympic Games bid
• January 7th 2013 - Tokyo 2020: Olympic bid supported by Japanese sporting legends
• January 7th 2013 - 2020 Olympic bid files all submitted for Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo
• January 4th 2013 - TIM LEFFEL: Seeing Tokyo from the Water
• December 31st 2012 - Istanbul 2020: The city stock exchange hits record breaking high
• December 28th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: New sports minister pledges total support for the Olympic bid
• December 26th 2012 - JOHN GOODBODY: The USA to consider bidding for the 2024 or 2026 Olympics
• December 21st 2012 - Tokyo 2020: New Governor Naoki Inose appointed Chairman of the Olympic bid
• December 16th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: New Governor-elect Naoki Inose strongly backs the Olympic bid
• December 7th 2012 - EOC General Assembly gets underway in Rome
• December 4th 2012 - Dubai looking to join 2024 Olympics race
• November 27th 2012 - Improving economy good news for Madrid 2020
• November 15th 2012 - AL THANI: Qatar not giving up on Olympic bidding
• November 6th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Public support for the bid on the rise
• November 1st 2012 - Madrid still optimistic for 2020 despite Spain's crippling economic crisis
• October 30th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Cutting edge technology and distinctive architecture priorities of the new stadia plan
• October 30th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: New Kasumigaoka National Stadium contest designs revealed for Olympic venue
• October 25th 2012 - Shintaro Ishihara resigns from his position as Governor of Tokyo
• October 24th 2012 - NEIL WILSON: The marathon road to Olympic success
• October 10th 2012 - Madrid's bid for 2020 Olympics gaining support
• October 9th 2012 - Poznan loses its 2018 Olympic Youth Games Dream
• October 5th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Thousands turn up for music commemoration with 33 Olympians
• October 4th 2012 - Tokyo 2020 Olympics bid gets boost from All Nippon Airways
• October 3rd 2012 - Istanbul 2020: Turkish tourism market a real magnet for the bid
• October 2nd 2012 - Tokyo JATA Tourism Forum and Travel showcase draws record crowds
• October 2nd 2012 - JOHN GOODBODY: Will Tokyo find itself being the only candidate city for the 2020 Olympics?
• October 1st 2012 - Squash racks up 20,020 players to back the bid on World Squash Day
• October 1st 2012 - Tokyo 2020: 2012 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama gave the bid a boost this weekend
• September 7th 2012 - Istanbul 2020: Turkey inspired by the team's best ever performance at the Paralympics
• September 5th 2012 - Swiss government to get behind 2022 Davos-St Moritz bid
• August 28th 2012 - Istanbul 2020: Gaining perspective on the Paralympics and ready to support Team Turkey
• August 27th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Iconic 1964 Olympics legacy venue hosts FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup Japan 2012
• April 17th 2012 - 2020 Olympic bidding heats up as cities complete initial presentations
• April 2nd 2012 - 2020 bid cities facing first major IOC exam with conference calls
• March 5th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Fashion district gets a taste of the women's marathon
• February 28th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Rallying the domestic support with the federations and London chief Coe visit
• February 23rd 2012 - Baku 2020 uploads dramatic new video taking viewers around the Olympic plan for the city
• February 20th 2012 - Doha 2020: Legacy for Qatar and the Middle East as well as the Olympic Movement
• February 19th 2012 - Zabell: This time the sportsmen are on the front line for Madrid 2020
• February 16th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Features new compact bid plan and stadium legacy to 1964 Games
• February 16th 2012 - 2020 Summer Games bid process and key dates on the calendar
• February 15th 2012 - Istanbul 2020: Fresh new approach with a new bid for a new Turkey
• February 14th 2012 - Monti says no to the Rome 2020 Olympic Dream
• February 13th 2012 - Baku 2020: Eight elite athlete Ambassadors support the bid
• February 13th 2012 - Doha 2020: Bid offers an opportunity for growth in the Middle East
• February 13th 2012 - Tokyo 2020: New technical plans in the bid file for the IOC
• February 12th 2012 - Doha 2020 delegation on the way to IOC to submit applicant file
• February 10th 2012 - European Gymnastics Championships awarded to Baku - Azeri wrestlers take top billing
• February 10th 2012 - Istanbul 2020: Turkish economic growth rate lends much credibility to the bid
• February 10th 2012 - Rome 2020: Only the Pope is missing from the endorsements for the Eternal City bid
• February 6th 2012 - Madrid 2020 bid chief Alejandro Blanco will lead team to Lausanne
• February 3rd 2012 - UPDATED: Premier Monti sticking with Febuary 14th deadline to support Rome 2020 bid
• February 2nd 2012 - Rome 2020: Friday the Council of Ministers should make a decision
• February 2nd 2012 - SPORTS TOURISM: Baku 2020 adds new luxury hotels to boost hospitality
• February 2nd 2012 - Madrid 2020 Olympic bid reveals new public support survey
• February 1st 2012 - Azerbaijan Parliament adopts appeal for the Games in 2020
• February 1st 2012 - Tokyo 2020: Gold medal volleyball athlete Arakida new sports director
• January 30th 2012 - Madrid 2020 launches new team and graphic branding
• January 30th 2012 - Doha's 2020 bid ramps up team and prepares to launch website and branding
• January 28th 2012 - Government of Spain gets behind Madrid 2020 Olympic bid
• January 12th 2012 - Istanbul 2020 gets government boost and gains speed for the YOG
• December 27th 2011 - New Madrid Mayor behind the 2020 Olympics campaign
• December 20th 2011 - Baku 2020 to launch new logo for Olympic summer Games bid
• December 7th 2011 - Tokyo 2020 gets House of Councillors support for Olympic bid
• December 6th 2011 - Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid gets governmental boost from House of Representatives
• December 2nd 2011 - DOHA 2011: Raising the bar on the Arab Games
• December 2nd 2011 - Tokyo 2020 to slash budget to half of 2016 bid at around $75 million
• November 30th 2011 - Rome 2020 presents bid budget to government for support
• November 30th 2011 - Baku 2020 team includes former Sydney Games chief Bob Elphinston
• November 30th 2011 - Tokyo 2020 launches new cherry blossom flowered bid logo
• November 29th 2011 - Madrid 2020 dramatically cuts bid budget by 40 percent
• November 3rd 2011 - 2020 Olympic Bids convene at the IOC headquarters for full emersion think tank
• November 2nd 2011 - Rome 2020: Albanese talks about legacy and government support
• November 1st 2011 - Capralos: Bid secret is building strong foundations with stakeholders
• November 1st 2011 - Reno Tahoe is seriously taking notes to chase their Olympic Dream
• October 31st 2011 - IOC: Bidding for the Games kicks off in Lausanne at the Olympic Museum
• October 20th 2011 - NOC Of Russia supports neighboring Baku 2020 Olympic bid
• October 3rd 2011 - Rome 2020: USA based Helios Partners to consult on Olympic Bid
• October 3rd 2011 - DOHA 2020: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani named to lead the Olympic bid
• October 2nd 2011 - SPORTS TRAVEL: Doha offers a rich cultural tapestry for the 2020 Games bid
• September 30th 2011 - SPORTS TRAVEL: Istanbul brings a mix of European and Asian culture for 2020 Olympics Bid
• September 27th 2011 - SPORTS TRAVEL: Bella Roma offers a rich cultural patrimony for the 2020 Olympics bid
• September 12th 2011 - SPORTS TRAVEL: Baku is changing its image as a 2020 bid city
• September 8th 2011 - Madrid 2020: NOC chief Alejandro Blanco to lead the bid
• September 2nd 2011 - Six cities vying to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games
• August 26th 2011 - DIACK: Deagu hailed as even better than Berlin for World Championships
• August 24th 2011 - JOHN GOODBODY: Disappointment for no South African bid for the 2020 summer Olympics
• August 13th 2011 - Istanbul confirms fifth bid for the 2020 summer Olympics
• August 1st 2011 - South Africa and USA still considering joining the campaign
• July 29th 2011 - 2020 summer Games bid race passes first deadline today
• July 13th 2011 - Rome, Madrid, Istanbul, Doha, Tokyo: 2020 Olympics race heating up as deadlines loom
• June 24th 2011 - Munich 2018 embraces a youthful Olympic Day with sportfests
• June 24th 2011 - PyeongChang 2018 heading to Durban with best bid effort ever
• June 22nd 2011 - Munich prepares for fan flight to Durban with Prime Minister and athletes
• June 21st 2011 - Former bid chief Grospiron coming to Durban to support Annecy 2018
• June 15th 2011 - Rogge sustains there is no clear favorite for 2018 Games
• June 14th 2011 - Ambassador Kim: the stakes are higher than ever for PyeongChang 2018
• June 14th 2011 - Annecy 2018 chief Beigbeder defies local opinion poll
• June 10th 2011 - Yu-Na Kim set to support PyeongChang 2018 bid at ANOCA
• June 9th 2011 - Munich 2018 and Allianz Arena to host star studded sports fest
• June 9th 2011 - Annecy 2018 boosted by French support poll results
• June 6th 2011 - Charles Beigbeder defends Annecy 2018 budget
• June 3rd 2011 - SASCOC celebrates countdown to welcome the IOC in Durban
• June 1st 2011 - Munich voted the heart of sports for Germany
• May 26th 2011 - Pernilla Wiberg: The IOC now has a tough choice to make
• May 9th 2011 - 2018 bid cities await their fate as IOC evaluation report is published tomorrow
• May 8th 2011 - Yu-Na Kim to play a key role in PyeongChang 2018 technical presentation
• May 6th 2011 - Munich 2018 bid team braces itself for Sunday's Games referendum verdict
• May 4th 2011 - Munich 2018 promotes multi-use of Olympiapark venues to be eco-friendly
• April 20th 2011 - NBA Spurs star Tony Parker backs Annecy 2018 in support of French sports
• April 19th 2011 - Annecy 2018 picks up steam as six more sponsors come on board
• April 12th 2011 - Mizuno: Tokyo's pursuit of 2020 Olympic dream could raise morale
• April 10th 2011 - Updated: Annecy 2018 deputy director general Herve Madore resigns
• April 7th 2011 - IOC to hold seminar for cities interested in Olympic Games bidding
• March 28th 2011 - PyeongChang 2018 celebrates 100 days with ceremony and Best of Korea boost
• March 28th 2011 - French stars come out to support Annecy 2018 with 100 days to Durban
• March 28th 2011 - Munich 2018 marks 100 days to IOC Winter Games vote in Durban
• March 22nd 2011 - PyeongChang 2018 counts new sponsor with Korean construction firm
• January 27th 2011 - PyeongChang bid leader Cho says loss of Lee will not affect 2018 bid effort
• January 22nd 2011 - Annecy 2018: New chief Beigbeder upbeat and thinking gold in Games race
• January 20th 2011 - PyeongChang 2018 is Yu-Na Kim's new Olympic Dream
• December 17th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 handed further boost by World Curling Federation
• December 15th 2010 - Annecy 2018 kicks off FIS World Cup excitement in the French Alps
• December 8th 2010 - Annecy 2018 insists smaller cities have heritage and tradition on their side
• November 30th 2010 - Best of Korea brings global cultural allure to PyeongChang's 2018 Winter Games bid
• November 27th 2010 - No question about solid French IOC backing for Annecy's Winter Games bid
• November 27th 2010 - Munich 2018 counts on support from Europe for sake of winter sports legacy
• November 27th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 sends clear message to EOC on need for continent rotation
• November 26th 2010 - 2018 Winter Games rivals put their cases to European Olympic assembly
• November 21st 2010 - Swedish ski champion Wiberg backs Annecy's new compact concept
• November 20th 2010 - Annecy 2018: Keeping the Village at the heart of the Games
• November 19th 2010 - Governor says popular momentum is firing PyeongChang's 2018 Olympic bid
• November 17th 2010 - Annecy 2018: Edgar Grospiron goes in depth about the objectives driving the new bid plan
• November 15th 2010 - Governor Lee is looking forward to world class sports events coming up in Gangwon
• November 13th 2010 - Annecy 2018: The Olympic legacy of Chamonix is alive and strong
• November 13th 2010 - Munich 2018: Focus on the athletes a big priority and guarantees full stadia
• November 12th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Committed to environmental carbon-neutral green Olympics
• November 11th 2010 - France strengthening Chinese sports alliances at Asiad
• November 10th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Third time charm for Governor Jin-Sun Kim
• November 4th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 bid reassures their respect to IOC rules in Olympic campaign
• November 3rd 2010 - IOC issues statement on possible conflict of interests
• October 30th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Technical Committee preparing for key IOC evaluation visit
• October 22nd 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: New Horizons concept can boost Asian sports market
• October 22nd 2010 - Annecy 2018: Bid introduces compact Annecy/Chamonix-Mont-Blanc revision
• October 21st 2010 - Gangwon Governor Lee sees PyeongChang 2018 as 'unique winter sports destination'
• October 21st 2010 - Olympian Horacio de la Vega: Annecy 2018 is listening to the athletes
• October 20th 2010 - Katarina Witt upbeat and getting ready to inspire ANOC for Munich 2018
• October 6th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: GS Group becomes latest Korean giant to back the bid
• October 5th 2010 - Annecy 2018: Grospiron confident that lessons have been learned
• October 1st 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Gangwon Province officials rally in full force support for bid
• September 28th 2010 - Munich 2018: Environmental sustainability a priority in Games campaign
• September 22nd 2010 - Barcelona dreams of completing Olympic Games double in 2022
• September 21st 2010 - 2020: Hiroshima looking to stage 'Peace Games'
• September 20th 2010 - Munich 2018: Key land breakthrough for Garmisch-Partenkirchen venues
• August 30th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Hope Marathon gathers 5,000 supporters for the bid
• August 24th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: FIBT president Storey on hand to open sled training venue
• August 23rd 2010 - PyeongChang athletes step out at high speed to back 2018 Games bid
• August 13th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Yang Chun Park new Secretary General for International Relations
• August 8th 2010 - Annecy 2018: Europe's biggest fireworks display lights up Olympic campaign
• August 5th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 announces Olympian Kwang-bae Kang as new Sports Director
• August 4th 2010 - PyeongChang 2018 holds environmental workshop to reduce carbon footprint and host green Games
• August 2nd 2010 - Annecy 2018: Peace team of 8 Palestinians and Israelis scale Mont Blanc
• August 2nd 2010 - PyeongChang 2018: Gangwon Province international tourism already on the rise 9.8 percent in 2010
• July 30th 2010 - Annecy 2018: Golf champion Gwladys Nocera throws her weight behind the French bid
• July 16th 2010 - Bogner confident that Munich's Winter Games bid for 2018 is safely on course
• July 15th 2010 - Munich 2018 gets stakeholders budget boost for winter Games plan
• July 15th 2010 - Annecy 2018 answers IOC call for venue restructure
• July 9th 2010 - Munich 2018 revamps board to lead German Olympic bid
• July 9th 2010 - PyeongChang looks forward to one year out to IOC vote for winter Olympics
• July 1st 2010 - Munich 2018 brings Norton Rose LLP on board as legal partner
• June 30th 2010 - Government support strong for PyeongChang 2018 bid
• June 24th 2010 - Annecy 2018: Olympic Day with over 30,000 people to celebrate the bid
• June 21st 2010 - 2018 winter Games bid hopefuls play waiting game in Lausanne
• June 4th 2010 - Budapest studying Olympic bid feasibility for 2020 summer Games
• May 26th 2010 - Annecy 2018 pushes environmental awareness signing new CNR green energy partner
• May 17th 2010 - Exclusive: We Speak Olympic - Munich's 2018 ceo Willy Bogner tells SportsFeatures.com
• May 17th 2010 - Exclusive: Munich fits competitors' Winter Games demands, Katarina Witt tells SportsFeatures.com
• May 13th 2010 - Rogge encourages an African bid to move for 2020 summer Games