IOC excludes Colombian runner from London 2012
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has excluded Colombian athlete Diego Palomeque Echavarria (athletics, men’s 400m) from the Games
Speaking at his closing media conference at the Olympic Park, Rogge called the Games ?absolutely fabulous,? while singling out the athletes, the city of London, the public, the local organisers
Medals came from Columbia?s Oscar Munoz, who won his country?s first medal in taekwondo by taking bronze in the men’s 58kg category. “I just can’t believe
Q. What have you been doing during the Games?
A. I am part of the Sochi volunteer team. There are about 80 of us who are volunteering here from different
The award ceremony took place at German House ? the London 2012 headquarters of the German National Olympic Committee ? and the prizes were presented by IOC Vice President Thomas Bach, IAAF
The regeneration of East London and particularly Stratford, the site of the Olympic Park, will bring untold benefits to the area and the local communities that live there.
The Olympic
The announcement was made today at London?s Olympic Village by Anita DeFrantz, Chairwoman of the Election Committee and IOC member. The election was held from 16 July to 8
“Having won a bronze medal is an indescribable feeling,? the 20-year old, who was defeated by Korea?s Soon-Chul Han in his semi-final, said. ?I can’t
All sports feature women?s events
He said: ?Thanks to the addition of women?s boxing, women are competing in all sports in London 2012. This is a first in
The Commission for Culture and Olympic Education was created in 2000 to advise the IOC on the best policies and programmes to help the promotion of culture and Olympic education.
