Alexander Popov Accused of Accepting Bribe to Vote Rio As 2016 Olympics Host
Ex-Governor of Rio de Janeiro Sergio Cabral testified that Russian sprinter Alexander Popov was paid to vote in favor of bring the 2016 Olympics to Rio.
Brazilian Informer Says Bribe to Diack Bought Four Votes for Rio 2016
Senegal’s Lamine Diack, former president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) from 1999 to 2015 and current Senegalese…
Brazil Olympic Committee Still Suspended But NOC Rights Returned
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted to lift one small part of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB)’s suspension, allowing it to participate in several important organizational meetings this week.
Australian Olympic Committee Asks Brazil Not To Take Volkers To Rio
The Austalian Olympic Committee is urging Brazil to leave former Australian Olympic coach Scott Volkers off their Olympic coaching roster, amid sexual abuse allegations.
Brazil Officially Receives Olympic Torch At Ceremony In Athens
Greek Olympic committee president Spyros Capralos passes the Olympic flame to Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman at a ceremony in Athens on Wednesday.
Preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games Back on Track
After a visit to Rio de Janeiro the IOC stated that they are satisfied with the progress of the city’s preparation for the 2016 Olympics…
