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
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Young Durbanite welcomes Olympic champ
Durban - Eighteen-year-old Tamarah Jacobs was given the honour of welcoming reigning figure skating Olympic champion Yuna Kim to South Africa to help promote PyeongChang's bid for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Jacobs was a member of PyeongChang's Dream Programme - aimed at helping the IOC expand interest and participation in winter sports amongst young people across … [Read more...] about Young Durbanite welcomes Olympic champ
All eyes on Durban this week
Durban - If people from Munich, Pyeongchang and Annecy did not know much about South Africa, they will come this Wednesday when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics. These three cities are waiting with bated breath to find out if they will be the chosen city and have all made compelling arguments in support of their … [Read more...] about All eyes on Durban this week
Zuma welcomes Olympic Committee to SA
Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has welcomed members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other officials who have arrived in the country for the 123rd IOC Session. The meeting which will decide the host city for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games will take place from tomorrow and end on Saturday in Durban. The candidate cities for the games are Munich in Germany, … [Read more...] about Zuma welcomes Olympic Committee to SA
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
