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April 11th 2013- SPORTFIVE Strikes Gold with SportAccord Convention PartnershipApril 2nd 2013- IRB Launches World Rugby Conference & Exhibition 2013January 14th 2013- Open letter from UIPM President about new Pentathlon StadiumDecember 12th 2012- UIPM Launches New Mixed Relay World Cup SeriesMay 7th 2012- Kiteboard Tour Asia (KTA) Australian Open and National ChampionshipMarch 29th 2012- Kiteboarding is ready for Rio 2016 Olympic GamesApril 26th 2011- Brazil off-course for World Cup and Olympics - UN housing expertApril 6th 2011- RIO 2016 PRESENTS PROGRESS REPORT TO INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC FEDERATIONSMarch 29th 2011- RIO 2016 STARTS SELECTION OF CEREMONIES AND LIVE MEGA-EVENTS PRODUCTION COMPANYFebruary 4th 2011- RIO 2016 TEAM TO DISCUSS RUGBY SEVENS OPERATIONS DURING WORLD SERIES EVENTDecember 30th 2010- A record-time beginning of the construction works for the Rio 2016 Olympic Village pleases IOC PresidentDecember 24th 2010- Launching of Rio 2016 Olympic Games brand scheduled for December 31, at 10pm, at Copacabana BeachDecember 24th 2010- President of Rio 2016 visits Complexo do Alemão cable car systemDecember 14th 2010- Launching of Rio 2016 Olympic Games brand scheduled for December 31, at 10pm, at Copacabana BeachDecember 13th 2010- Paratriathlon added to the Rio 2016 Paralympic GamesNovember 29th 2010- BRADESCO IS THE FIRST NATIONAL SPONSOR OF THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMESNovember 20th 2010- IPC Head to Rio for First Executive Project ReviewNovember 11th 2010- Sports Programme for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to be decided on 11 DecemberAugust 3rd 2010- Kristin Boese supports the International Kiteboarding Association's (IKA) Olympic bid for the Rio 2016 GamesApril 22nd 2010- COB and Rio 2016 Committee declare three days of official mourning for Juan Antonio SamaranchFebruary 4th 2010- BRAZILIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND RIO CITY GOVERNMENT PRESENT PROJECT TO SUPPORT HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATHLETESFebruary 4th 2010- U.S. Olympic Committee Names Patrick Sandusky Chief Communications OfficerJanuary 19th 2010- IOC Coordination Commission starts working with Rio 2016 Organizing Committee and the three levels of the governmentJanuary 14th 2010- LAUREUS ACADEMY MEMBER NAWAL EL MOUTAWAKEL HEADS IOC CO-ORDINATION COMMISSION FOR RIO OLYMPICSJanuary 13th 2010- IOC confirms Rio 2016 Coordination CommissionOctober 27th 2009- IOC and Visa Extend Partnership to 2020October 14th 2009- USOC Appoints Patrick Sandusky Acting Chief Communications OfficerOctober 9th 2009- Golf and Rugby to Join 2016 Olympic ProgrammeOctober 9th 2009- Golf Approved for 2016 Olympic Programme on Vote By International Olympic Committee MembershipOctober 2nd 2009- Rio de Janeiro elected as the 2016 Host CityOctober 2nd 2009- Statement from USOC Chairman Larry Probst and Acting CEO Stephanie StreeterOctober 2nd 2009- 'Enjoy this epic moment in your city's history', Mayor tells Rio de JaneiroOctober 2nd 2009- Decision Day in Copenhagen:October 2nd 2009- STATEMENT FROM IBAF PRESIDENT DR. HARVEY SCHILLER FOLLOWING THE SELECTION OF RIO AS THE HOST CITY FOR THE 2016 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMESOctober 2nd 2009- Mercedes Coghen: “Madrid is the City for an Olympic Fiestaâ€October 2nd 2009- Youth-focused Tokyo 2016 offers IOC a legacy for the worldOctober 2nd 2009- Tokyo congratulates fellow Bid cities in 2016 raceOctober 1st 2009- SPANISH PREMIER “MORE OPTIMISTIC THAN EVER†OF OLYMPIC WINOctober 1st 2009- Cycle Star Indurian Pedals For Madrid 2016 In CopenhagenOctober 1st 2009- Olympic swimming stars make a splash for Tokyo 2016's commitment to world youthOctober 1st 2009- Japanese Bid outlines ‘winning assets’ before IOC voteOctober 1st 2009- Madrid 2016 Volunteers in CopenhagenSeptember 30th 2009- Tokyo 2016 pledges to host the most athlete-focused GamesSeptember 30th 2009- Golden Delegation to Bring the Games Home to Madrid:September 30th 2009- Three-time Olympian and two-time Danish champion cyclist supports Tokyo 2016September 30th 2009- Media information - 121st IOC Session and XIII Olympic CongressSeptember 30th 2009- MADRID CAN WIN 2016 OLYMPICS MAYOR TELLS COPENHAGENSeptember 30th 2009- REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT MAYOR DALEY'S WELCOME RECEPTION IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARKSeptember 29th 2009- SportsFeatures.com has all sides of the news on the 2016 Olympics voteSeptember 29th 2009- MADRID “ HAS WHAT IT TAKES †TO WIN IN COPENHAGENSeptember 29th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 CONTINUES TO ENJOY STRONG SUPPORT LOCALLY AND NATIONALLYSeptember 29th 2009- CHICAGO 2016, OLYMPIANS, PARALYMPIANS AND SUPPORTERS VISIT SPORTS CLUBS IN COPENHAGENSeptember 29th 2009- Tokyo 2016 guarantees ‘unprecedented legacy promise for humankind’September 28th 2009- Madrid 2016 Take-OffSeptember 28th 2009- U.S. Olympic Committee Statement on President Barack Obama Attending IOC Session in CopenhagenSeptember 28th 2009- Japanese Prime Minister completes strongest ever Japanese Bid teamSeptember 28th 2009- Spain’s Football League also has a Feeling in its Bones for Madrid 2016September 28th 2009- President Barack Obama to Travel to CopenhagenSeptember 27th 2009- Decision Friday- The 2016 Olympic Host City AnnouncementSeptember 27th 2009- Governor of Tokyo calls Olympic vote “most important election†of his lifeSeptember 27th 2009- HALF A MILLION TURN OUT IN MADRID TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR CITY'S OLYMPIC BIDSeptember 26th 2009- Brazilian Government Confirms Leadership for Potential Rio 2016 OCOGSeptember 25th 2009- Madrid 2016: City Sends Olympic Delegation to Copenhagen With Giant Olympic WaveSeptember 25th 2009- Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to Travel to Copenhagen to Support Chicago 2016’s Olympic BidSeptember 25th 2009- Montezemolo and Capello Support Madrid 2016September 25th 2009- HUNDREDS OF CHICAGO 2016 SUPPORTERS MAKE THE TRIP TO COPENHAGEN FOR 2016 HOST CITY DECISIONSeptember 25th 2009- U.S. Olympians Unanimously Endorse Chicago 2016 Bid to Host Olympic and Paralympic GamesSeptember 24th 2009- 100 million in Japan back Tokyo 2016 Olympic GamesSeptember 24th 2009- Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Travel to Copenhagen to Push Chicago 2016’s Olympic BidSeptember 24th 2009- World’s Media Gets the Message: Madrid is Perfect for 2016 GamesSeptember 24th 2009- Madrid 2016: High Speed, Free Travel OlympicsSeptember 24th 2009- World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration Presented to IOCSeptember 23rd 2009- Madrid 2016: The Smile and Life of the Olympic & Paralympic GamesSeptember 23rd 2009- Twenty-six Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Travel to Copenhagen for Final Pitch for 2016 GamesSeptember 23rd 2009- Oprah Winfrey to Travel to Copenhagen with Chicago 2016 DelegationSeptember 22nd 2009- Olympic Hopeful Spain Celebrates Victorious Weekend of SportSeptember 22nd 2009- Bid chief: Tokyo the right choice for post-recession Olympic and Paralympic GamesSeptember 21st 2009- Tokyo 2016 and Japanese Prime Minister share green 21st Century visionSeptember 19th 2009- 2011 WORLD MILITARY GAMES BOOST RIO 2016 BIDSeptember 18th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 UNVEILS OLYMPIC PLAYGROUND AT JESSE OWENS PARKSeptember 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 reveals athlete-focus for Copenhagen delegationSeptember 16th 2009- Madrid and Barcelona: Together On the Road to the OlympicsSeptember 16th 2009- IAAF Gold label for Tokyo Marathon boosts Tokyo 2016September 16th 2009- U.S. Olympians and Paralympians to Participate in White House Event on Olympics, Paralympics and Youth Sport Hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday, Sept. 16September 16th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 CELEBRATES 16 DAY COUNTDOWN TO HOST CITY DECISION IN COPENHAGENSeptember 15th 2009- Japanese Olympic Hero aims to keep Olympic Legacy shining brightlySeptember 15th 2009- RIO DE JANEIRO CELEBRATES WEEKEND OF SPORT INCLUDING FIRST SOUTH AMERICAN MODERN PENTATHLON WORLD CUP FINALSeptember 14th 2009- Tokyo 2016 continues efforts to unite youth with Olympism at International Seminar on Youth & SportSeptember 14th 2009- WEDNESDAY: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Host White House Event on Olympics, Paralympics and Youth SportSeptember 11th 2009- U.S. Olympic Committee Unveils Virtual Press Room at U.S. Olympic Team Media SummitSeptember 11th 2009- Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games get under way with Tokyo 2016’s full supportSeptember 11th 2009- Madrid 2016 Announces Olympic FiestaSeptember 11th 2009- U.S. Olympic Committee StatementSeptember 11th 2009- FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES IN COPENHAGENSeptember 10th 2009- Chicago 2016 Showcases Comprehensive Sustainability Plans During Environmental SummitSeptember 10th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 CELEBRATES MILESTONE WITH INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEESeptember 8th 2009- Madrid 2016: Wings for a DreamSeptember 7th 2009- Rhythmic gymnastic World Championships showcase elite sport organisation in JapanSeptember 7th 2009- Mercedes Coghen: “Sport Can Change Lives Foreverâ€September 4th 2009- CHICAGO’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ORGANIZES RALLY TO DEMONSTRATE EAGERNESS TO HOST THE WORLD FOR THE 2016 GAMESSeptember 4th 2009- IOC awards 2014 & 2016 broadcast rights in SpainSeptember 3rd 2009- USOC Statement Regarding IOC Evaluation Commission Report on 2016 Bid CitiesSeptember 3rd 2009- CELEBRITIES BACK THE BIDSeptember 3rd 2009- CHICAGO 2016 AND WORLD SPORT CHICAGO ANNOUNCE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSeptember 3rd 2009- Mike Moran's Sports Corp Spotlight- On Chicago's 2016 Olympic HopesSeptember 2nd 2009- Madrid will fight until October 2 to show the IOC that it’s the best option for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, says MayorSeptember 2nd 2009- IOC EVALUATION COMMISSION CONFIRMS CHICAGO’S ABILITY TO HOST THE 2016 GAMESSeptember 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 Starts Sprint to Finish Line with Strong IOC ReportSeptember 2nd 2009- Madrid 2016 Delighted that IOC Report Praises Well-Constructed and Very Compact BidSeptember 1st 2009- Tokyo 2016 Confident and Eagerly Awaiting IOC Evaluation Commission ReportSeptember 1st 2009- MADRID 2016 PRESS CONFERENCEAugust 31st 2009- World's Top Sprinter and Footballer Praise Madrid's 2016 Olympic BidAugust 28th 2009- Samaranch: “A Better Tomorrow – Madrid Will Host Greatest Games Everâ€August 27th 2009- Acclaimed fashion designer to create Tokyo 2016 final presentation uniformAugust 27th 2009- IOC reaches agreement for 2014 & 2016 broadcast rights in BrazilAugust 26th 2009- Tokyo 2016 celebrates Jigoro Kano’s 100 Year Legacy at World Judo Rotterdam 2009August 25th 2009- Alonso Awaits “Fantastic†Madrid 2016 Olympic and Paralympic GamesAugust 24th 2009- Tokyo 2016 inspired as world’s young people share hopes of a brighter future through sportAugust 22nd 2009- Madrid 2016 Sub Venue Centre Stage at Valencia European Grand PrixAugust 21st 2009- Tokyo Marathon Swimming Event Promotes Tokyo 2016’s Bayside Settingâ€August 21st 2009- 2016 Olympics: Games in Madrid Will Bring New Sporting Legacy to the WorldAugust 21st 2009- Madrid 2016 Envoy Adds to Spanish Sporting Success with Bronze Medal in BerlinAugust 21st 2009- Tokyo Marathon Swimming Event Promotes Tokyo 2016’s Bayside SettingAugust 20th 2009- Tokyo 2016’s Commercial Programme Attracts 17 Major Japanese Blue Chip FirmsAugust 19th 2009- RIO 2016 SUPPORTER VALERIE VILI WINS SECOND WORLD TITLEAugust 18th 2009- Madrid 2016 Celebrates Spanish Sorting Excellence: Marta DomÃnguez Wins Gold for Spain in BerlinAugust 16th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Inspired by Rebuilt Berlin Olympic Stadium’s Legacy ModelAugust 14th 2009- Madrid 2016 Olympics “Designed by Athletes for Athletesâ€August 14th 2009- RIO 2016 ANNOUNCES THAT PRESIDENT LULA WILL ATTEND IOC SESSION IN COPENHAGENAugust 13th 2009- GOLF AND RUGBY CLOSER TO BECOMING OLYMPIC SPORTS IN 2016August 13th 2009- Statement from World Squash Federation President, N Ramachandran, in response to IOC Executive Board AnnouncementAugust 13th 2009- IBAF Statement Regarding IOC’s Announcement on Re-instatement To The Olympic Programme For 2016August 13th 2009- Golf Makes Cut as IOC Executive Board Recommends Two Sports for Inclusion in 2016 Olympic GamesAugust 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016 inspires youth as 2016 Bid race enters last 50 daysAugust 12th 2009- Madrid Will Fill Every Seat During 2016 GamesAugust 12th 2009- Squash is united behind 2016 Olympic BidAugust 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Top Delegation Heads to Berlin IAAF World Championships with Strong MotivationAugust 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Top Delegation Heads to Berlin IAAF World Championships with Strong MotivationAugust 12th 2009- Madrid Will Fill Every Seat During 2016 GamesAugust 11th 2009- IOC Executive Board looks at Olympic ProgrammeAugust 11th 2009- RIO 2016 SHOWS ITS COLORS AT THE BERLIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ATHLETICSAugust 10th 2009- Statement of USOC Commitment to Chicago 2016 by CEO Stephanie StreeterAugust 10th 2009- Paralympic heroes join Tokyo 2016 in Japan Paralympic Day celebrationsAugust 7th 2009- RIO DE JANEIRO HOSTS INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC MEETINGAugust 7th 2009- PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BACKS RIO 2016 BIDAugust 5th 2009- Soccer superheroes inspire youngsters for Tokyo 2016August 5th 2009- World’s Largest Spanish Culture Organisation Officially Supports Madrid 2016August 5th 2009- FINANCING FOR NEW HOTELS BENEFITS RIO 2016August 3rd 2009- Winning Japan Swimming Team Dives Straight at Tokyo 2016 Final Lap in Memory of Swimming LegendAugust 1st 2009- BANCO BRADESCO IS NEW RIO 2016 PARTNERJuly 29th 2009- Youth and Olympians have fun through sport in the heart of TokyoJuly 28th 2009- RIO 2016 CONFIRMS NEW INVESTMENT FROM EBX IN FINAL STAGES OF THE CAMPAIGNJuly 28th 2009- Youth and Olympians have fun through sport in the heart of TokyoJuly 24th 2009- Vacation Alert: Stay connected with your sports news at SportsFeatures.comJuly 22nd 2009- Madrid 2016 will Harness the Power of Sun for a ‘Happy Green Games’July 22nd 2009- RIO 2016 ATTEND FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EUROPEAN YOUTH OLYMPIC SUMMER FESTIVALJuly 15th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Swims towards Olympic and Paralympic dream in RomeJuly 14th 2009- Tokyo 2016 commits to education through sport with another two major academic partnershipsJuly 14th 2009- RIO 2016 BRINGS THE BRAZILIAN SPIRIT AND PASSION TO INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC DAY CELEBRATIONSJuly 13th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC DAYJuly 13th 2009- R&B legends Boyz II Men add their voice to support for Tokyo 2016July 10th 2009- Paralympics: Tokyo 2016 On the Road to BerlinJuly 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 ambassador arrives in New York after third leg of epic Earth MarathonJuly 8th 2009- Giant robot unites Tokyo 2016’s high-tech, green and youth-focused Olympic and Paralympic BidJuly 7th 2009- Gallardon Heads up Delegation to Nigeria Presenting Spain’s Olympic Project to the African CommitteesJuly 7th 2009- Tokyo 2016 "Africa's best long-term partner"July 6th 2009- RIO 2016 PRESENTS PROJECT TO THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEES OF AFRICAJuly 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 releases Countdown ‘app’ for Apple iPhoneJuly 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Senior delegation arrives in Abuja for ANOCA General AssemblyJuly 4th 2009- RIO DE JANEIRO RECEIVES OLYMPIC JUDO MEDALISTSJuly 4th 2009- Madrid warms up for 2016 with international athletesJuly 2nd 2009- Chicago 2016 Travels to Nigeria for ANOCA General AssemblyJuly 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 online community uniting our worldsJuly 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 wins support of Japanese Cycling Heroes engaged on the Tour de France 2009July 2nd 2009- City of Chicago Completes Purchase of Proposed Olympic Village SiteJuly 1st 2009- RIO 2016 TEAM IMPRESSED WITH 1ST ASIAN YOUTH GAMESJune 29th 2009- Tokyo 2016 continues mission to unite young people with sport and the Olympic MovementJune 29th 2009- RIO DE JANEIRO MARATHON FEATURES OLYMPIC ATHLETES’ RELAY RACE IN SUPPORT OF RIO 2016 BIDJune 26th 2009- Tokyo 2016 leaders embark for Worldwide Summer RoadshowJune 26th 2009- Chicago 2016 to Attend Asian Youth GamesJune 26th 2009- OLYMPIC ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN RELAY RACE IN SUPPORT OF RIO 2016 BIDJune 25th 2009- Madrid 2016 takes part in the 16th Mediterranean Games of PescaraJune 25th 2009- Chicago 2016 Attends Mediterranean GamesJune 24th 2009- Countdown Clock marks final 100-day push for Tokyo 2016June 23rd 2009- 100 days to finalise Madrid 2016’s 100 year legacyJune 23rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 joins International Olympic Day celebrationsJune 23rd 2009- CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES APPROVES RIO 2016 OLYMPIC ACTJune 23rd 2009- RIO 2016 PORT REVITALIZATION PROJECT WILL TRANSFORM HISTORIC AREA OF THE CITYJune 22nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 relay unites people of all ages with sport at the heart of dynamic TokyoJune 20th 2009- Successful week in Lausanne boosts Tokyo 2016’s efforts to bri g the Games to dynamic TokyoJune 20th 2009- USA, Russia lead halfway through all-around at 2009 Chicago CupJune 20th 2009- RIO 2016 COUNTS OVER 1 MILLION MESSAGES OF SUPPORTJune 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016: firmly focused on athletes and engaging global youthJune 18th 2009- Madrid 2016 is strengthened by Lausanne visitJune 17th 2009- President Obama Announces New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth SportJune 17th 2009- CHICAGO TOUTS BID FOR THE 2016 GAMES TO THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEEJune 17th 2009- CHICAGO TOUTS BID FOR THE 2016 GAMES TO THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEEJune 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Promises unique 100 Year Legacy for the Olympic MovementJune 16th 2009- Olympic Museum inspires Tokyo GovernorJune 16th 2009- RIO 2016 CONFIDENT AHEAD OF IOC PRESENTATIONJune 16th 2009- Olympic Day Celebrations PLANNED NationwideJune 15th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Games would be hosted in “the world’s most live e megalopolisâ€June 15th 2009- Thousands of supporters join Tokyo 2016 in celebrating Olympic DayJune 12th 2009- Madrid celebrates first ever ‘Integration Games’ in a weekend of Sport for EveryoneJune 10th 2009- Madrid 2016: Sport is also tourismJune 10th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 WELCOMES TOKYO 2016 BID AMBASSADOR AND JAPANESE ENTERTAINER KANPEI HAZAMA TO CHICAGOJune 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 unites sport and education with sixth academic partnershipJune 5th 2009- RIO 2016 CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAYJune 5th 2009- Tokyo 2016 and ‘Green Heroes’ inspire on World Environment DayJune 5th 2009- Wheelchair Tennis Star Serves Big for Tokyo 2016 at Roland GarrosJune 1st 2009- Tokyo 2016 unites sport and education with new academic partnershipMay 29th 2009- Madrid prepares for another great weekend of sportMay 28th 2009- Madrid 2016 Olympic bid congratulates Barcelona’s footballersMay 27th 2009- Japan’s 100 year Olympic legacy marked by foundation of Institute of OlympismMay 26th 2009- Squash Makes A Worldwide Racket For Olympic BidMay 25th 2009- IOC and Atos Origin extend partnership to 2016May 25th 2009- Tokyo 2016 - Tokyo 2016 helps combat climate change through green cycling eventMay 24th 2009- Madrid Welcomes "vote of confidence"May 23rd 2009- Madrid hosts a weekend of top level sportMay 22nd 2009- Squash Leaps Towards 2016 OlympicsMay 22nd 2009- Chicago 2016 to Attend the African Games for Disabled PersonsMay 21st 2009- BRAZILIAN CONGRESS REITERATES SUPPORT FOR RIO 2016May 18th 2009- NADAL PRAISES “SPECTACULAR†TENNIS VENUE FOR MADRID 2016 OLYMPICSMay 18th 2009- 10 km walking event showcases Tokyo 2016's innovative venue planMay 18th 2009- RIO 2016’S PLANNED OLYMPIC STADIUM HOSTS OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSMay 18th 2009- RIO 2016 CANDIDATURE TO BE CARBON ZEROMay 16th 2009- AFRICAN SOFTBALL LEADER STRENGTHENS OLYMPIC CAMPAIGNMay 16th 2009- European Olympic Committees declare support for Madrid 2016 bidMay 15th 2009- Malaysian Superstar Nicol David Backs Squash 2016 DayMay 14th 2009- SportsFeatures.com announces new SFC Press Point story lead and press release distribution serviceMay 13th 2009- Spain praised for breakthrough on anti-doping deadlockMay 12th 2009- Latest Poll Reveals 'Mega Support' For Tokyo Games Ensuring Full Venues in 2016May 12th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 AND WORLD SPORT CHICAGO LAUNCH MAYOR DALEY’S SUMMER TRACK PROGRAMMay 9th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 CELEBRATES OLYMPIC WEEK WITH 230,000 STUDENTSMay 8th 2009- Madrid ready for technology challenge of hosting 2016 GamesMay 8th 2009- 2016: Madrid will become a giant screen on the worldMay 8th 2009- Madrid 2016: Medical services and doping control - fair playMay 8th 2009- The King asks for the trust of the IOC to stage the best Olympic Games everMay 8th 2009- IOC EVALUATION COMMISSIONMay 8th 2009- Security guaranteedMay 7th 2009- SOFTBALL’S COMMITMENT TO YOUTH AND PEACE UNDERLINED AT IOC FORUMMay 7th 2009- Madrid 2016's marketing strategy combines head and heartMay 7th 2009- SPAIN’S SPORTING PASSION CRUCIAL TO 2016 OLYMPIC SUCCESSMay 7th 2009- Madrid 2016 Paralympic Games - Open city, sport for allMay 7th 2009- Madrid 2016 - Structure, political and economic climate: a solid bidMay 7th 2009- Madrid 2016: a Games with complete legal and fiscal guaranteesMay 7th 2009- Madrid 2016 - Presentation on immigration: Games without bordersMay 7th 2009- 90% of Madrid 2016 income is guaranteed, demonstrating the bid's reliabilityMay 7th 2009- Madrid 2016 explains its numbers to the IOCMay 5th 2009- Story Lead: Baseball turns to Europe for 2016 and updates on the sports voteMay 5th 2009- Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Mayor of Madrid, welcomes the IOC Evaluation CommissionMay 5th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 ANNOUNCES NEW IPHONE APPLICATIONMay 5th 2009- DAY ONE IS SUCCESS SAYS MADRID OLYMPIC BID LEADERMay 5th 2009- “MADRID IS READY†PROCLAIMS BID TEAM AS IOC EVALUATORS ARRIVEMay 5th 2009- Presentation of the Madrid 2016 Environment GuideMay 5th 2009- Madrid 2016: The public transport OlympicsMay 5th 2009- Madrid 2016 accommodation: Modern, ecological and secure - accessible hotels for everyoneMay 5th 2009- Madrid 2016 Olympic Village - The Home of AthletesMay 5th 2009- Madrid already has the majority facilities in place to celebrate the Olympic Games in 2016May 5th 2009- “We have the pieces, let’s put them into play,†Gallardón asks the Evaluation Commission on the first day of presentationsMay 4th 2009- Madrid Welcomes IOC Evaluation CommissionMay 4th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 KICKS OFF OLYMPIC WEEK WITH OPENING CEREMONY AT MAYO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMay 3rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 Statement on Public SupportMay 1st 2009- Tokyo 2016’s visionary, athlete-focused and media-friendly plan presented at AIPS CongressMay 1st 2009- Madrid 2016 will be the perfect Olympics for media, AIPS toldMay 1st 2009- Madrid Government guarantees full €872 million for Olympic Village in 2016April 29th 2009- MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY AND MAYOR SAMUEL MORENO ROJAS OF BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, SIGN CHICAGO’S 28TH SISTER CITIES PARTNERSHIPApril 29th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 ATTENDS INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PRESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONGRESSApril 28th 2009- Tokyo 2016 takes momentum from IOC visit into final five months of bid campaignApril 27th 2009- Madrid 2016 Olympic bid: Madrid’s 32nd Green Marathon shining example of city’s sporting spiritApril 27th 2009- European Squash Juniors Back the BidApril 21st 2009- AFRICAN SOFTBALL FORUM CONCLUDED WITH DECLARATION FOR BACK SOFTBALLApril 20th 2009- INTERNATIONAL BASEBALL FEDERATION NAMES DONNA LOPIANO, Ph.D., AS CHAIR, WOMEN’S BASEBALL COMMITTEEApril 19th 2009- IOC Evaluation Commission ‘most impressed’ by Tokyo 2016April 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016 offers financial stability and major commercial opportunity to the Olympic MovementApril 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016 can benefit people with perceived disabilities globallyApril 17th 2009- IOC Evaluation Commission explores sites for the most compact, sustainable and athlete-focused Games everApril 16th 2009- Tokyo 2016 showcases existing assets and visionary plans for 2016 on strong day one of IOC Evaluation CommissionApril 15th 2009- Tokyo Governor: IOC Evaluation Commission is a ‘precious opportunity’April 14th 2009- Tokyo welcomes International Olympic Committee Evaluation CommissionApril 14th 2009- More than 72,000 operatives to watch over Madrid 2016’s Olympic securityApril 13th 2009- More than 600 Olympians, Paralympians and Japan’s sports industry rally to back Tokyo 2016April 12th 2009- Tokyo Governor to play major role during IOC Evaluation Commission visitApril 10th 2009- Tokyo ready to light up for IOC Evaluation CommissionApril 8th 2009- Governor Ishihara: an Olympic solution to a global problemApril 7th 2009- INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE EVALUATION COMMISSION WRAPS UP IN CHICAGOApril 6th 2009- FESTIVE “CITY NIGHT” PRESENTS CHICAGO’S WORLD CLASSApril 6th 2009- INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Delegation Visits PROPOSED Chicago 2016 Venue SitesApril 6th 2009- IBAF Announces Plan To Add Women’s Baseball To The Olympic ProgrammeApril 5th 2009- MICHAEL JORDAN TO WELCOME IOC EVALUATION COMMISSION TO UNITED CENTER IN VIDEO MESSAGEApril 4th 2009- PRESIDENT OBAMA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE TO CHICAGOApril 4th 2009- INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OFFICIALS TO BE GUESTS OF HONOR AT SPECIAL CITY NIGHT CELEBRATIONApril 2nd 2009- Spain’s King Juan Carlos declares Madrid Olympic bid ‘a national project’March 23rd 2009- Peter Nicol Outlines Dreams for Squash 2016March 23rd 2009- Japan’s passion for sport in the heart of the city energizes 2009 Tokyo MarathonMarch 21st 2009- CHICAGO 2016 ATTENDS SPORTACCORDMarch 21st 2009- Olympic marathon gold medalists support Tokyo 2016March 20th 2009- Japanese Anime Superheroes back Tokyo 2016 at international anime conferenceMarch 19th 2009- Tokyo 2016 unites sport and education with fourth academic partnershipMarch 18th 2009- AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SUPPORT RIO 2016 BIDMarch 18th 2009- AMERICAS SPORTS COUNCIL SIGNS MOTION SUPPORTING RIO 2016March 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 receives total backing from both Japan’s houses of ParliamentMarch 17th 2009- Japan’s House of Representatives offers rock solid support and guarantees for Tokyo 2016March 16th 2009- Fleet of Tokyo 2016 taxis celebrates city’s transport infrastructureMarch 13th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 DEMONSTRATES ITS COMMITMENT TO WELCOME THE WORLD TO CHICAGO IN 2016March 13th 2009- Madrid 2016 receives massive national and public recognition in SpainMarch 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 joins with prestigious national university to promote sport studiesMarch 11th 2009- Madrid 2016 attends the inauguration of the new OCA’s headquarters in KuwaitMarch 11th 2009- ATCO Super Series Finals To Add Momentum To Squash’s 2016 Olympic CampaignMarch 11th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Ambassador sails into Los Angeles on Earth MarathonMarch 10th 2009- New J-League season starts with show of support for Tokyo 2016March 9th 2009- Squash 2016 Launches Olympic Bid WebsiteMarch 7th 2009- Madrid 2016 stands for equality and opportunity, says Olympic bid chiefMarch 6th 2009- Madrid’s two main football clubs become 2016 Olympic bid envoysMarch 6th 2009- Top luxury travel magazine names Japan world’s best travel destinationMarch 5th 2009- PRIME MINISTER ZAPATERO GUARANTEES FULL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR MADRID 2016 OLYMPIC BIDMarch 5th 2009- Tokyo Committed to Carbon-Minus GamesMarch 4th 2009- Madrid 2016 and Lenny Kravitz join together to open Europe’s finest tennis venueMarch 4th 2009- Rio experiences record number of visitors during the city’s 2009 CarnivalMarch 3rd 2009- Chicago 2016 Announces Media Accreditation for International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission VisitMarch 3rd 2009- CHICAGO 2016 NAMES MARTIN NESBITT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORSMarch 2nd 2009- SQUASHING ALL OVER THE WORLD ON 2016 DAYMarch 2nd 2009- 5,000 Japanese support Tokyo 2016 on Rainbow Bridge Walk at the heart of the cityFebruary 27th 2009- Media Statement From: Don Porter, President of the International Softball Federation (ISF)February 27th 2009- Tokyo 2016 launches media accreditation for IOC Evaluation Commission visitFebruary 26th 2009- BackSoftball’s commitment to global expansion gathers pace with African initiativesFebruary 26th 2009- MADRID IN GOOD SHAPE FOR 2016 OLYMPIC BIDFebruary 26th 2009- USA Triathlon Sets Rosters for National Team, Development ProgramsFebruary 23rd 2009- THOUSANDS PACK MADRID 2016 “OLYMPIC VENUE”February 23rd 2009- College athletes enjoy perfect stage for cycling in the heart of TokyoFebruary 20th 2009- In Olympic spirit, Madrid buries the fishFebruary 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016 - Public joins Tokyo Governor in expressing enthusiasm for Tokyo 2016February 18th 2009- IOC agrees European broadcast rights contract for 2014 and 2016 Olympic GamesFebruary 17th 2009- IGF Submits Detailed Questionnaire to International Olympic Committee, Constituting Golf’s Formal Olympic BidFebruary 17th 2009- Squash Eyes 2016 Olympic DreamFebruary 16th 2009- BackSoftball utilizes sport’s global network to complete IOC QuestionnaireFebruary 13th 2009- Madrid Unveils Candidature File for 2016 OlympicsFebruary 13th 2009- Candidature procedure 2016 - All four candidate cities submit their files to the IOCFebruary 13th 2009- Chicago 2016 Releases Candidature File Following Official Submission to International Olympic CommitteeFebruary 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016 is setting the stage for heroes unveiling inspired Candidature FileFebruary 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016 will Set The Stage For HeroesFebruary 12th 2009- GRANDSON OF JESSE OWENS’ DELIVERS CHICAGO 2016 BID BOOK TO IOCFebruary 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 submits Candidature File to the IOC outlining most compact, sustainable and financially-secure Games plan everFebruary 11th 2009- Madrid Olympic & Paralympic Bid: ‘Safest choice for 2016’ presents its Candidature File to the IOC in LausanneFebruary 10th 2009- CISA and Africa, the first stage of the race towards 2016February 10th 2009- Madrid 2016 team meets the media in LondonFebruary 10th 2009- Japanese sport federations voice strong support for Tokyo 2016 planFebruary 10th 2009- Ubiquitous Technology to enhance Tokyo 2016 visitor experienceFebruary 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 enjoys Olympic fever at Nagano and Sapporo festivalsFebruary 9th 2009- RIO GOVERNMENT BEGINS WORK ON KEY RIO 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTFebruary 6th 2009- USA Softball announces 2009-2012 Women’s National Team Coaching PoolFebruary 6th 2009- Madrid’s Sporting Mayor: ‘Most Relevant Political Figure’February 6th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 CELEBRATES BID BOOK SUBMISSION WITH STUDENTS AT JESSE OWENS COMMUNITY ACADEMYFebruary 5th 2009- RIO 2016 PRESENTS CANDIDATURE FILEFebruary 5th 2009- ISF OPENS LAUSANNE OFFICE TO BUILD ON SOFTBALL’S INCREASING POPULARITY IN EUROPEFebruary 4th 2009- RIO 2016 SIGNS ACCORD TO DEVELOP BRAZILIAN SPORTFebruary 4th 2009- Tokyo 2016 welcomes Japanese government’s $17 billion pledgeFebruary 4th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO BID LEADERSHIP TEAMFebruary 4th 2009- RIO 2016 SIGNS ACCORD TO DEVELOP BRAZILIAN SPORTFebruary 3rd 2009- Tokyo Day in London showcases city’s Olympic sustainability visionFebruary 3rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 Could Break Olympic TV Viewing RecordsFebruary 3rd 2009- BANK OF AMERICA SUPPORTS CHICAGO 2016 WITH DONATION OF MURAL WALLFebruary 2nd 2009- Mayor Daley to Visit united Arab Emirates as part of “City to City” ExchangeFebruary 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 shares Japanese sport business opportunities at major conferenceFebruary 2nd 2009- Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee supports CAC inclusion of 7s rugbyJanuary 29th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 PROPOSED VENUE PLAN APPROVED BY INTERNATIONAL SPORT FEDERATIONSJanuary 28th 2009- Further royal boost for Madrid 2016 bid as prince and princess visit trade fairJanuary 28th 2009- Japanese PM pledges support for Tokyo 2016 in major policy speechJanuary 27th 2009- Youngsters inspired at Tokyo Olympic panel eventJanuary 23rd 2009- The City of Madrid guarantees its promise to the Olympic bidJanuary 22nd 2009- Be Our Guest: Madrid’s hotel sector backs 2016 Olympic bidJanuary 21st 2009- Madrid 2016’s top quality bid has full approval from sports establishmentJanuary 20th 2009- Olympic champion Kitajima draws big crowds in support of Tokyo 2016January 20th 2009- Boosted by full support: Madrid’s 2016 Olympic bid registers over 20,000 volunteersJanuary 19th 2009- Tokyo transport forum signals Japanese leadership on global green initiativesJanuary 18th 2009- U.S. Mayors Endorse Chicago 2016 's Efforts to Bring Olympic and Paralympic Games to Chicago in 2016January 17th 2009- Chicago 2016 Announces Proposed Road Cycling and Mountain Bike VenuesJanuary 17th 2009- OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED FOR RIO 2016 GAMESJanuary 16th 2009- Madrid’s Integration Games will unite people through sportJanuary 16th 2009- Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s 2009 budget confirms Tokyo 2016’s financial stabilityJanuary 14th 2009- MAYOR DALEY LAUNCHES CITY’S WINTER TOURISM CAMPAIGN AND NEW TOURISM WEBSITE: “EXPLORE CHICAGO.ORG”January 14th 2009- USA Gymnastics partners with Chicago 2016 and Chicago Park District to hold Tyson Fitness Challenge to help get kids in shapeJanuary 14th 2009- 2009 set to be another year of great sport for SpainJanuary 12th 2009- RIO 2016 VENUE PLANS APPROVED BY ALL INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONSJanuary 9th 2009- Madrid 2016 Welcomes University Envoys from Sports EducationJanuary 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Olympic Bid Venue Plans Receive Sign Off from All 26 International FederationsJanuary 8th 2009- SportsFeatures.com launches online press release and story lead posting systemJanuary 7th 2009- Madrid’s Magic Box tennis venue enters final construction phaseJanuary 7th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Ambassador embarks on second leg of global marathonJanuary 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 accelerates into 2009 on the back of inspiring year-end eventsJanuary 2nd 2009- RIO DE JANEIRO KICKS OFF 2009 FOCUSED ON THE 2016 BIDDecember 30th 2008- RIO 2016 LAUNCHES “LIVE YOUR PASSION” AT NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONSDecember 30th 2008- Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago Bring Olympic and Paralympic Athletes to Successful Holiday Sports FestDecember 28th 2008- Chicago 2016, World Sport Chicago, U.S. Paralympics LaunchDecember 24th 2008- Tokyo 2016 celebrates a great 2008 for world class sporting eventsDecember 23rd 2008- Governor Sergio Cabral promotes Rio’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games in meeting with French president Nicolas SarkozyDecember 22nd 2008- Tokyo 2016 continues to support youth Olympic educationDecember 22nd 2008- CHICAGO 2016 JOINS THE CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGEDecember 19th 2008- Olympic Broadcast Veteran joins Tokyo 2016 Bid TeamDecember 18th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Bid Committee Board Confirms PlansDecember 17th 2008- Chicago 2016 and World Sports Chicago to Participate in Mayor Daley’s Holiday Sports FestDecember 17th 2008- Kanpei Hazama to cross continents for Tokyo 2016December 17th 2008- Spanish Parliament gives vote of support to Madrid 2016 Olympic bidDecember 16th 2008- MADRID PERFECT TOURIST DESTINATION FOR 2016 OLYMPICSDecember 15th 2008- Thousands attend rally to support Tokyo 2016December 12th 2008- CHICAGO 2016 UNVEILS ENHANCED GAMES PLANDecember 11th 2008- STUDY FORECASTS $22.5 BILLION IN NEW ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FROM 2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMESDecember 11th 2008- Madrid bid chief honoured for contribution to sport by FranceDecember 11th 2008- UK PARLIAMENTARY OFFICIAL BELIEVES RIO 2016 BID WILL LEAVE IMPORTANT LEGACY FOR THE CITYDecember 11th 2008- CHICAGO 2016 NAMES WINNERS OF THE “WHY CHICAGO” VIDEO CONTESTDecember 11th 2008- Tokyo 2016 celebrates showcasing city for FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008December 11th 2008- Chicago 2016 Announces Key Additions to Bid Leadership TeamDecember 11th 2008- Official Chicago 2016 Candidate City Merchandise Available at Macy’s on State Street this Holiday SeasonDecember 9th 2008- RIO DE JANEIRO CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS IN CITY’S ICONIC LOCATIONDecember 9th 2008- CHICAGO 2016 FINALIZES AGREEMENT FOR MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL SITEDecember 5th 2008- Madrid 2016 Celebrates Its Dedicated Volunteers and Huge Public SupportDecember 4th 2008- CHICAGO 2016 FURTHERS OLYMPIAN AND PARALYMPIAN RECRUITMENT EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF THE BIDDecember 4th 2008- Madrid upholds the values of ‘Peace and Sport’December 1st 2008- More than 1,000 cheerleaders show passion for Tokyo 2016November 28th 2008- Tokyo 2016 gives international diplomats a glimpse of the Games in the heart of the cityNovember 27th 2008- Madrid 2016 welcomes creation of Ministry of Sport in next Spanish reshuffleNovember 26th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Feels Full Support of Local BusinessNovember 26th 2008- ISF announces “Transition Commission” to support national softball federations’ final split from BaseballNovember 26th 2008- FINALISTS SELECTED FOR THE CHICAGO 2016 “WHY CHICAGO” VIDEO CONTESTNovember 25th 2008- Asia’s major cities united behind Tokyo 2016November 25th 2008- BRAZIL SEEKS RUSSIAN SUPPORT FOR RIO 2016November 24th 2008- DAVIS CUP BOOST FOR MADRID 2016November 23rd 2008- Madrid 2016: reliability guaranteedNovember 22nd 2008- Financially strong Tokyo 2016 outlines inspiring, responsible and sustainable vision for the Games at the heart of city lifeNovember 22nd 2008- RIO 2016 ANNOUNCE DELEGATION FOR BEIJING OLYMPIC DEBRIEFINGNovember 21st 2008- Softball - Eight Olympians among Athlete AmbassadorsNovember 21st 2008- Tokyo 2016 reveals new-look animated website promoting a Games built around Tokyo’s myriad of attractionsNovember 20th 2008- Tokyo 2016 reveals new-look animated website promoting a Games built around Tokyo’s myriad of attractionsNovember 20th 2008- Japan’s Commitment to IMF Reinforces Tokyo 2016’s Financial SecurityNovember 20th 2008- MADRID HIGHLIGHTS WHY CAPITAL IS THE SAFEST CHOICE FOR 2016November 20th 2008- MAYOR DALEY DEDICATES NEW RUNWAY AND CONTROL TOWER COMPLETED AS PART OF O’HARE MODERNIZATION PROGRAMNovember 19th 2008- VERO WINS THREE NEW CLIENTSNovember 19th 2008- JANETH ENERGIZES RIO 2016 TEAM AT EUROPEAN OLYMPIC MEETINGNovember 18th 2008- CHICAGO 2016 ATTENDS EUROPEAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEES GENERAL ASSEMBLYNovember 17th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Helps Revive Japanese SocietyNovember 14th 2008- IGF Presents Case for Golf’s Inclusion in 2016 Olympic Games to International Olympic Committee Programme CommissionNovember 14th 2008- Squash Presents Its Case To The IOCNovember 14th 2008- Tokyo 2016 strengthens compact and sustainable Games plan with enhanced venue locationsNovember 13th 2008- Tokyo 2016 ‘Olympics for All’ events inspire millions across JapanNovember 13th 2008- 2007 RIO PAN AMERICAN GAMES AND RIO 2016 BID ARE THEMES AT LONDON SPORTS EVENT CONFERENCENovember 13th 2008- CHICAGO TO HOST INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS COMPETITION IN 2009November 10th 2008- Tokyo 2016 plants the seeds for a more sustainable Olympic GamesNovember 7th 2008- INTERNATIONAL ARCHERY FEDERATION APPROVES 2016 RIO BID FACILITIESNovember 6th 2008- Tokyo 2016 enhances its `Sport Tokyo for All` visionNovember 6th 2008- RIO 2016 BID COMMITTEE SHARE BIDDING INSIGHTS WITH UK OLYMPICS MINISTERNovember 6th 2008- RIO 2016 ATTENDS GLOBAL ‘SPORT FOR ALL’ CONFERENCENovember 5th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Praises Japanese Sporting Hero Recognition For Cultural Merit
