Durban – Pyeongchang, a South Korean city that will have fond memories of South Africa. It is here where they with "persistence and patience" finally won the bid to host a Winter Olympics, the 2018 Games. International Olympic Committee head, Jacques Rogge, during the 123rd session of the IOC, announced that Pyeongchang beat Munich and Annecy to win the bid. The South … [Read more...] about Pyeongchang: IOC understands our vision
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Race of three cities as Olympic bidding peaks
Durban - It's only a matter of hours before an announcement is made on which of one of the three cities - Munich, Annecy and Pyeongchang - will get to host the 2018 Games. The German delegation, making presentations for Munich, said they have the capacity to host the new sport events added this week to the Winter Olympics. The Germans made their final bid presentation to … [Read more...] about Race of three cities as Olympic bidding peaks
Jacques Rogge bestowed with national order
Durban - South Africa has awarded International Olympic Committee head, Jacques Rogge, with one of its highest national decorations, the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo. This gesture took place at the official opening of the IOC 123rd session held at the Playhouse in central Durban on Tuesday evening. President Jacob Zuma made the announcement earlier on in the … [Read more...] about Jacques Rogge bestowed with national order
Zuma shares a moment with Prince Albert
Durban - President Jacob Zuma jokingly asked the Royal Prince of Manaco to pay labola for his South African bride, Princess Charlene, as he welcomed guests attending the International Olympic Committee session. The IOC is having its 123rd session in Durban and a host of international delegates, including Prince Albert and German President Christian Wulff. Prince Albert will … [Read more...] about Zuma shares a moment with Prince Albert
New 2014 Winter Olympic Events
Durban - More youthful and entertaining elements have been added to the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said ski slopestyle, snowboard slopestyle and snowboard parallel special slalom will be included in the sports programme at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Men and women will compete in all these events. The … [Read more...] about New 2014 Winter Olympic Events
