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
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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
Wenger and Skeate Support French bid
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
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
