Durban – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has got behind Annecy's bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, which will be decided this Wednesday. The International Olympic Committee is in the country for its 123rd session. The manager of the English football giant, Arsenal, said he fully supports the bid and like his fellow French compatriots, feels that his country would make … [Read more...] about Wenger and Skeate Support French bid
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Franz Beckenbauer heads to SA to support Munich bid
Durban – Germany has turned to soccer great Franz Beckenbauer to add to the depth of their 2018 Winter Olympic bid. Munich bid chair Katarina Witt confirmed that the President of the Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup, Beckenbauer, who won the FIFA World Cup as both captain and coach of Germany, will be part of the delegation in Durban. Beckenbauer is expected to arrive on … [Read more...] about Franz Beckenbauer heads to SA to support Munich bid
IOC Would Welcome an African Bid
Durban – International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said he would want Africa to bid to host the Olympics at some point. "The IOC would welcome a strong African bid and it goes without saying, I am sure, that they will put a strong one together... This may not necessarily be for the 2020 Games," said Rogge at a press conference at the 123rd session of the IOC on … [Read more...] about IOC Would Welcome an African Bid
KZN gears up for IOC session
Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal is putting the final touches to preparations for the 123rd session of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) that will be held in Durban next month. The session, which will run from 4 - 9 July 2011 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), promises to be an exciting platform for South Africa to show the world once again … [Read more...] about KZN gears up for IOC session
Durban ready to host 123rd International Olympic Committee assembly
Johannesburg - South Africa is ready to host the 123rd International Olympic Committee (IOC) gathering in Durban next month. International sports administrators, royalty and heads of state are expected in the country for the 123rd IOC Session, which will kick off on July 4 until July 9. Briefing reporters about the global session, South African Sports Confederation and … [Read more...] about Durban ready to host 123rd International Olympic Committee assembly
