EMM News Explorer: Olympic Games

Peskov [-said]: We will work at all possible levels and will continue official contacts with members of the IOC Executive Committee and IOC members, during which we will state our arguments against making this decision [to remove wrestling from the Olympic Games],

itartass_en 18-MAY-13

Ivanishvili [-said]: Seven months are left until the start of the Olympic Games in Sochi. I did not receive an invitation though it is not necessary to go to Sochi. Let's see how events will develop,

trendnews 14-MAY-13

Putin [-said]: If you have time I would like to show you how we are getting ready for the Olympic Games of 2014,

ruvr 11-MAY-13

Putin [-said]: If there is time, I would like to show you how we are preparing for the 2014 Olympic Games,

rian 10-MAY-13

Erdogan [-said]: I told him that Japan has already hosted the Olympic Games; you should withdraw so that Turkey can host the Olympic Games,

nst 04-MAY-13

Nutter [-said]: The Philadelphia region has enthusiastically embraced the prospect of bidding on and hosting a future Olympic Games, and we look forward with great anticipation to the opportunity to work with the USOC on this project,

news 23-APR-13

Alexander Lukashenko [-noted]: I oppose giving out a scholarship for a victory, even at the Olympics. An athlete gets a medal at the Olympic Games, and we pay him. In fact this is what we do now. There are also other ways we reward them. Olympians, winners and prize-holders always use it. We allocate land plots free of charge, provide other types of support, sponsors make good presents ranging from cars to prize money,

Belta_en 09-APR-13

Victoria Azarenka [-noted]: I think one cannot compare the Olympic medals with the first position in the WTA rankings. During the 2012 Olympic Games I experienced totally different emotions. I think I was more glad when I got the singles bronze than when I snatched the Olympic doubles gold. After the semifinal defeat in the singles it was extremely difficult to get back to the court and play the third-place match in only 12 or 13 hours. I never thought I sacrificed the silver or a gold medal to secure the doubles success because from

Belta_en 09-APR-13

Bolt [-said last week]: The Olympic Games are in three years. That gives you enough time to solve everything. This type of problem happens the world over,

antiguanews 01-APR-13

Erdoğan [-said]: You should have no doubts that we will make the necessary conditions in the most ideal, the most perfect way to host the Olympic Games,

hurriyetdailynews 27-MAR-13

Gul [-told]: If awarded, Istanbul 2020 would mark the first Games in Olympic history to take place across two continents simultaneously. It will also be the first Olympic Games ever staged in Turkey; or indeed, the first Olympic Games to be hosted by a Muslim nation. It will immerse the Olympic Family in a brand new environment with a rich history and a fascinating culture unlike any other city in the world,

aa 24-MAR-13

Rajoy [-said]: Madrid has a great advantage: 80 per cent of the sports facilities needed to hold an Olympic Games are already built,

news 18-MAR-13

Rajoy [-said]: Madrid has a great advantage: 80 percent of the sports facilities needed to hold an Olympic Games are already built,

JakartaPost 18-MAR-13

Putin [-said]: The removal from the Olympic program of traditional forms of sports, which were its basis from the beginning and were in the program of the Olympic Games even in the time of ancient Greece is unjustified,

MoscowTimes 17-MAR-13

Putin [-said]: The removal of traditional sports that have been central from the beginning and were in the program of the Olympic Games in the times of Ancient Greece is unjustified,

MoscowTimes 14-MAR-13

Putin [-says]: the removal from the Olympic program of traditional forms of sports, which were its basis from the beginning and were in the program of the Olympic Games even in the time of ancient Greece ... is unjustified.

news 14-MAR-13

Putin [-said]: It appears unjustified that there is the exclusion from the Olympic program of traditional sports which originally formed the basis and were on the program of the Olympic Games even in the time of Ancient Greece, from where the Olympic movement began,

rian 13-MAR-13

Max Mirnyi [-said]: I would like to greet everyone from sunny Florida. I know that it is now cold in Belarus and I hope that this sunny picture will bring some warmth into your homes. I still get overwhelmed with emotions from fans’ attention and Triumph award which we receive for our victory in London Olympic Games. I often wake up and catch myself thinking that how cool it is that I can proudly call myself an Olympic Champion without any reservations. It goes without saying that it would not be possible without help of my

Belta_en 28-FEB-13

Mitchell [-said]: As part of the bid process for all Olympic Games, all bidders must guarantee that the Olympic accreditation card acts as a visa during the period of the Games,

MoscowTimes 21-FEB-13

Yuri Bashmet [said:]: I’d like to make it clear that this festival was not organized for the Olympics. It started long before it was decided to hold the Olympic Games in Russia. The festival will continue after the Olympic Games.

ruvr 15-FEB-13

Rogge [-said]: The vote of yesterday is not an elimination of wrestling from the Olympic Games,

yerkir 14-FEB-13

Rogge [-said]: The vote of yesterday is not an elimination of wrestling from the Olympic Games ,

news 13-FEB-13

Bagis [ said]: We would like to learn how to organize the Olympic Games from you. I hope hosting Olympic Games in Istanbul would be as good as it was in London,

aa 13-FEB-13

Rebelo [ said]: We are responsible for holding important events in our country, like the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, so we aim to get closer to Cuba, which is a model, not just for high-performance sports, but also for community sports,

xinhuanet_en 11-FEB-13

Aliyev [-said]: Azerbaijan has already won fame as a sports country in the world, and the recent London Olympic Games were yet another evidence of this.

azernews 04-FEB-13

Campeanu [said:]: I wonder what the fears are based on. There are no concrete arguments for these fears of some journalists and poiticians. I remind you that the contribution of the Romanian workers for the Olympic Games in London, especially in construction of the famous stadium where lots of the labour force was from Romania and we had a very beautiful achievement.

guardian 02-FEB-13

Platini [-said]: If they do get the Olympic Games then it is out of the question for Turkey to organize a match of the Euro,

kyivpost 26-JAN-13

Coe [-said]: Olympic Games must inspire youth and engage them in sports. These games should be organized in an interesting manner,

trendnews 21-JAN-13

Sebastian Coe [-said]: The organization of the European Games could be practice for the organization of the Summer Olympic Games. Azerbaijan should approach this step by step,

trendnews 21-JAN-13

Ivanishvili [-said]: I have discussed it with my team and of course we will participate in the Sochi Olympic Games,

civil 24-DEC-12

Putin [-said]: In the coming years, Russia and Brazil host the biggest sporting events, Olympic Games and football World Cups. We have agreed to closely cooperate in exchange of experience, experts training, security and logistics,

irishsun 15-DEC-12

Ilham Aliyev [-said]: All major international rating agencies increased Azerbaijan`s credit ratings even in the years of crisis. This means that our economic capabilities have played their role. Modern infrastructure projects are carried out in the country and in Baku. Most of them have already been completed. Baku is among the world`s most beautiful cities. It`s no coincidence that this factor has also played its role. Measures to expand and modernize the infrastructure of Baku will be continued in the years to come. Modern inf

trendnews 10-DEC-12

Medvedev [-told]: I have signed a government decree on the maximum price for hotels accommodations in the city of Sochi during the Olympic Games,

xinhuanet_en 10-DEC-12

Ilham Aliyev [-said]: The Summer Olympic Games once again marked successes of our sportsmen. We achieved a historical triumph in the Summer Olympic Games, we won ten medals. Our country ranked 30th in the world and 15th among European countries. So, all these factors have contributed to making this decision. I want to say once again that the decision to hold the first European Olympic Games in Baku is a historical event. This is a great trust in and respect to us, at the same time, this is our responsibility. I do not have hesit

trendnews 10-DEC-12

Watson [-told]: I don't want to pour cold water on it but I don't think it should be in the Olympic Games,

thehimalayantimes 04-DEC-12

Watson [-said]: I don’t want to pour cold water on it but I don’t think it should be in the Olympic Games,

thehimalayantimes 04-DEC-12

Watson [-told]: I don’t want to pour cold water on it, but I don’t think it should be in the Olympic Games,

taipeitimes 04-DEC-12

Ilves [-said]: It is of course possible to raise the retirement age and to that way keep a stable workforce, but that only has substance if the elderly stay healthy and active, and if we have work to offer the elderly that suits there skills and abilities. We can dream of Estonia's own space shuttle, nuclear submarine or organizing an Olympic Games, but we realize this is impossible,

err 27-NOV-12

Coe [said:]: Following the tremendous impact of the London 2012 Games, the BOA has an important role to play in ensuring the growth of the Olympic Movement throughout the UK and the continued success and support of Team GB at future Olympic Games.

channelnewsasia 07-NOV-12

Mutko [-added that]: We’ll certainly investigate the experience of the Olympic Games in London.

rian 06-NOV-12

Rogge [-said]: It would be unfair to penalise the huge majority of clean athletes by banning UCI from the Olympic Games and we believe there are a number of ways by which cheaters can be kicked out of the sport,

news24 24-OCT-12

Ivanishvili [-said]: We welcome holding the Olympic Games and Georgia has to participate. Moreover as a neighboring country we will do everything on our part to make sure the games are held in a peaceful environment, without any accidents,

messenger 18-OCT-12

Ivanishvili [-said]: Georgia should certainly participate in these Olympic Games,

interfax 16-OCT-12

Maude [said:]: Government as a whole is owed 20 billion, enough to pay for the Olympic Games twice over.

icWales 15-OCT-12

Maude [said:]: Government as a whole is owed £20 billion, enough to pay for the Olympic Games twice over.

express 15-OCT-12

Carlos Arthur Nuzman [-told]: The unauthorised copying of documents belonging to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games did not result in any grave security violation or compromise any personal data,

channelnewsasia 28-SEP-12

Azarov [-added]: Knowledge of Ukraine is limited, and such events attract investments and tourists. We will fight for hosting the Olympic Games, and we start to prepare for that right now,

interfax 22-SEP-12

Ben Ainslie [said:]: It's nuts, I've never seen anything like it. I'm proud to be a part of it. The whole nation has done a fantastic job with the Olympic Games and we should be very proud. I'm blown away by the amount of support.

belfasttelegraph 10-SEP-12

Tom Daley [said:]: Today really for me is about, and for the whole team, about going round and giving something back to all the sporting fans, all the people that supported us at the Olympic Games, at the Paralympic Games.

bbc 10-SEP-12

Collins [-said]: Maybe at the Olympic Games in Rio, in 2016, I can run under the Olympic flag. If it's possible. Or maybe I can run for another country, I don't know yet,

antiguanews 02-SEP-12

Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf [ said]: It was important to me that after the Olympic Games I also represent Switzerland at the opening of the Paralympics

admin 28-AUG-12

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