Posts Tagged Olympic games

Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid

LONDON (AP) — Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico has become the third member to enter the IOC presidential race, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympic movement through the world’s troubled financial times.

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AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests

In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 file photo International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. IOC President Jacques Rogge said in an interview Wednesday May 22, 2013 with The Associated Press, Olympic officials have agreed that more targeted, out-of-competition testing is needed in the fight against doping. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

LONDON (AP) — Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.

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Sochi organizers pledge highest level of security

MOSCOW (AP) — Sochi Olympic organizers say authorities will ensure security at the “highest possible level.”

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Murofushi loses appeal at CAS in IOC election case

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Former Olympic champion Koji Murofushi has lost his appeal against disqualification from an election to become an IOC member representing athletes.

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Olympic leaders silent after talks on WADA role

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions.

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