Press Releases About: olympic bids
January 21st 2011- PyeongChang 2018's Winter Games Plan receives support from local environmental groupsJanuary 20th 2011- Olympic Winter Games gold medallist Yu-Na Kim reaffirms support for PyeongChang 2018January 19th 2011- MEDIA ALERT: PyeongChang 2018 Candidate File available to download onlineJanuary 12th 2011- Media Alert: IOC Evaluation VisitJanuary 6th 2011- PyeongChang 2018 Candidate File approved by all bid stakeholders ahead of IOC submissionDecember 29th 2010- SK Group to sponsor PyeongChang 2018 BidDecember 22nd 2010- New Vice-Chairmen and Ambassador announced for PyeongChang 2018 BidDecember 21st 2010- Local residents roll up their sleeves to support the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games BidDecember 17th 2010- World Curling Federation (WCF) approves PyeongChang 2018 Curling VenuesDecember 10th 2010- South Korea's government reaffirms support for PyeongChang's bid to host 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter GamesDecember 6th 2010- Free shuttle service launched for winter sports fans travelling to PyeongChangNovember 15th 2010- 3,500 people gather at Gyeongpo Lake to show support for PyeongChang 2018November 13th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Bid Committee presents to the Olympic Family at the 29th OCA General AssemblyNovember 11th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 reaffirms commitment to carbon-neutral Winter GamesNovember 9th 2010- Jin-sun Kim appointed as new bid Ambassador as PyeongChang 2018 prepares for OCAOctober 8th 2010- Korean Ski Association hosts children's Ski Jumping Camp to develop new generation of winter sports athletesOctober 5th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 announces GS Group as new corporate sponsorSeptember 30th 2010- Elected Officials of Gangwon Province Unite Behind PyeongChang 2018 BidSeptember 29th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 announces new corporate sponsorship with Hanhwa GroupSeptember 17th 2010- South Korea celebrates the anniversary of the 1988 Seoul Olympic GamesSeptember 14th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 Bid boosted by donation from LG Corp.August 30th 2010- 5,000 marathon runners join to show support for PyeongChang 2018August 27th 2010- PyeongChang helps to improve Bobsleigh and Skeleton in MongoliaAugust 24th 2010- PyeongChang Completes Practice Tracks for Sledding EventsAugust 23rd 2010- Mass participation sporting events held to show support for PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic BidAugust 20th 2010- PyeongChang's Alpensia Resort ranked as key tourist destinationAugust 19th 2010- Religions unite in support of PyeongChang 2018August 16th 2010- 15,000 people participate in 2010 Gangwon Bike Race to support PyeongChang 2018August 13th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 Announces Secretary General for International RelationsAugust 11th 2010- South Korea National Assembly Members Express Full Support For PyeongChang 2018August 10th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 launches new websiteAugust 6th 2010- Los Angeles celebrates PyeongChang 2018 Ambassador Yu-na KimAugust 5th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 announces major new appointmentAugust 4th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 hosts environmental sustainability workshopAugust 2nd 2010- PyeongChang 2018: International visitors to Gangwon Province, South Korea, increases by 9.8% in 2010July 30th 2010- PyeongChang's Alpensia Resort Complex Fully OpenJuly 23rd 2010- PyeongChang hosts 7th Great Mountains International Music Festival and SchoolJuly 22nd 2010- South Korean government invests USD 1 million to open new winter sports training centerJuly 6th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 celebrates "1 Year to Go"June 30th 2010- The National Assembly of Korea pledges support for PyeongChang's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2018June 14th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 announces new single ChairmanshipApril 12th 2010- PyeongChang 2018 establishes Advisory Committee to oversee a low carbon Olympic Winter Games PlanDecember 29th 2009- NEW YEAR'S DAY GLOBAL SHOWCASE FOR KEY MUNICH 2018 VENUEDecember 22nd 2009- NEW CABLE CAR LIFTS MUNICH'S 2018 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES BIDOctober 2nd 2009- Statement from USOC Chairman Larry Probst and Acting CEO Stephanie StreeterOctober 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- 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- 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- MADRID CAN WIN 2016 OLYMPICS MAYOR TELLS COPENHAGENSeptember 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, 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- 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 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 25th 2009- Madrid 2016: City Sends Olympic Delegation to Copenhagen With Giant Olympic WaveSeptember 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- 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 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 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 11th 2009- Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games get under way with Tokyo 2016’s full supportSeptember 8th 2009- Madrid 2016: Wings for a DreamSeptember 4th 2009- CHICAGO’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ORGANIZES RALLY TO DEMONSTRATE EAGERNESS TO HOST THE WORLD FOR THE 2016 GAMESSeptember 3rd 2009- CELEBRITIES BACK THE BIDSeptember 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 20th 2009- Tokyo 2016’s Commercial Programme Attracts 17 Major Japanese Blue Chip FirmsAugust 10th 2009- Statement of USOC Commitment to Chicago 2016 by CEO Stephanie StreeterJuly 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 6th 2009- RIO 2016 PRESENTS PROJECT TO THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEES OF AFRICAJuly 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Senior delegation arrives in Abuja for ANOCA General AssemblyJune 24th 2009- Countdown Clock marks final 100-day push for Tokyo 2016June 20th 2009- RIO 2016 COUNTS OVER 1 MILLION MESSAGES OF SUPPORTJune 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016: firmly focused on athletes and engaging global youthJune 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Promises unique 100 Year Legacy for the Olympic MovementFebruary 13th 2009- Candidature procedure 2016 - All four candidate cities submit their files to the IOCJanuary 20th 2009- Boosted by full support: Madrid’s 2016 Olympic bid registers over 20,000 volunteers
