21 - 30 of 49 results for "Winter Olympics"

  1. 21. learning | 05 Aug 2012

    Something to celebrate

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » Boxer Kaew Pongprayoon gave Thai fans something to celebrate during the London Olympics with fine performance which won him a place in the light-flyweight quarter-finals.

  2. 22. news | 28 Apr 2013

    Party time as Maracana reopens

    By AFP

    » Rio's fabled Maracana Stadium reopened after a multimillion-dollar makeover that will make the legendary arena the showpiece venue of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.

  3. 23. learning | 10 Jul 2012

    No TV blackout for the Olympics

    Easy English news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » There will be no Euro 2012-style television blackouts for the upcoming Olympic Games in London. Local viewers will be able to watch the nearly three weeks of sporting competitions on free TV no matter who provides their ...

  4. 24. news | 01 May 2013

    Japan, France sign partnership accord

    By AFP

    » The Japanese and French athletics federations signed a partnership agreement Wednesday to cooperate in boosting their competitive level as they head toward the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

  5. 25. news | 30 Mar 2013

    Sporting heroes lauded for success

    By Kittipong Thongsombat, Newspaper section: Sports

    » Amateur boxer Kaew Pongprayoon and weightlifter Pimsiri Sirikaew were yesterday named the best male and female athletes of the year by the Sport Writers' Association of Thailand, following their success at the London...

  6. 26. news | 28 Mar 2013

    Istanbul hopeful for Olympics after inspection

    By AFP

    » Istanbul left an "excellent impression" on inspectors after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) studied the Turkish city's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.

  7. 27. news | 13 Apr 2013

    British diver Daley set for Edinburgh return

    By AFP

    » British teenage diving sensation Tom Daley is returning to senior international competition for the first time since taking bronze at the London Olympics next weekend.

  8. 28. news | 27 Apr 2013

    Thailand bids to host world event

    By Kittipong Thongsombat, Newspaper section: Sports

    » Thailand will bid to host the 2015 World Amateur Boxing Championships to improve its chances for success at the Olympics.

  9. 29. news | 12 May 2013

    Muay Thai not likely to feature at Olympics

    By Kittipong Thongsombat, Newspaper section: Sports

    » Muay Thai will not become an Olympic sport in the near future due to the lack of concrete plans and continuous development, Thailand's member of the International Olympic Committee said yesterday.

  10. 30. news | 09 Apr 2013

    New bosses for Swimming Australia after Olympic flop

    By AFP

    » Former Hockey Australia boss Mark Anderson and the ex-head of British swimming Michael Scott were on Tuesday appointed to rebuild Australia's swim team after their dismal London Olympics campaign.

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