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February 3, 2020

Superb Tokyo 2020 volleyball venue opened to the public for the first time

The Ariake Arena was constructed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and was completed in December 2019, highlighting that Tokyo’s preparations are well on track. The venue has an iconic design, with a […]
February 1, 2020

“Golden Plaque” for the Spanish NOC President Alejandro Blanco

Spanish NOC President Alejandro Blanco received the Spanish Royal Skating Federation’s “Golden Plaque” from Federation President Carmelo Paniagua (right). This honour was presented at the Federation’s 6th annual gala, held at the NOC headquarters […]
January 31, 2020

Ex President of Cyprus Olympic Committee Ouranios Ioannidis past away

The former President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee Ouranios Ioannides past away on Thursday at the age of 75. He served as a two time President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee (2008-2016). In […]
January 29, 2020

Kocijancic: We are responsible for the development of Olympic sport in Europe

The Executive Committee of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) held its first meeting of 2020  at the new headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland. EOC President Janez Kocijančič opened […]
January 28, 2020

The Hellenic Olympic Committee’s Annual Awards Ceremony

The Hellenic Olympic Committee’s Annual Awards Ceremony was held at the HOC Conference Hall in the presence of the IOC Member and HOC President Spyros Capralos, the Vice President of the Government, […]
January 26, 2020

Spain wins title of European Women’s Water Polo Championship

Spain took the title of European women’s water polo champion after beating Russia in Budapest. The Spanish side defeated Russia 13-12 in an exciting final at the Danube Arena in the Hungarian […]
January 25, 2020

Tokyo 2020 celebrates the arrival of the Olympic rings

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games  has celebrated six months to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. As the Games draw closer, excitement is building throughout the city, and the illumination of the Olympic rings in Odaiba is just the latest addition to the growing Olympic atmosphere. Tokyo 2020 spokesperson […]
January 23, 2020

Closing ceremony celebrates athletes, volunteers and the young people of Lausanne

On 22 January, the curtain came down on an unforgettable two weeks of youth sports and culture, with a vibrant Closing Ceremony that celebrated the athletes, volunteers and young people from the […]
January 21, 2020

6,000 volunteers will be recruited for the Mediterranean Games “Oran 2021”

More than 6,000 volunteers, young boys and girls and from different wilayas of the country will be recruited for the 19th edition of the Mediterranean Games which will be held in Oran […]