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IOC approves changes for 2012 London Olympic Games

IOC approves changes for 2012 London Olympic Games
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved several new events for the 2012 London Olympic Games. All of the new events had been requested by the relevant International Federations as part of the IOC’s systematic review of the sports programme. The changes reflect...
August 13th, 2009 | Events, London 2012, Olympics, Sports | Read More

Motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius”

Motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius”
The motto of the Olympic Movement consists of three latin words – “Citius, Altius, Fortius” – which mean faster, higher, stronger. It was used it to encourage pupils in their sporting endeavours. The Olympic motto sums up the attitude an athlete has to have in order to achieve...
May 15th, 2009 | Motto, Olympics | Read More

London 2012

London 2012
The Games have always brought people together in peace to respect universal moral principles. The upcoming Games will feature athletes from all over the world (2052 countries) and help promote the Olympic spirit. Greece was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. The first modern Olympic Games were...
May 15th, 2009 | London 2012, Olympics | Read More

Beijng 2008

Beijng 2008
Date: 8thAugust-24th August 2008 Place: Beijing, China NAOC participated with three athletes in the Olympic Games of Beijing 2009. These were: Rodion Davelaar (Swimming) Churandy Martina (Track & Field) Philip Elhage (Airpistol)
May 15th, 2009 | Beijing 2008, Olympics | Read More