EMM News Explorer: Olympic Games

Djokovic [ said]: The Olympic Games is certainly high on my priority list this year,

cnn 08-FEB-12

Fahey [-said]: I don’t think you’ll ever get a clean Olympic Games because human nature will always attempt to get an unfair advantage that will give them that little edge that their own physical attribute won’t give them,

bloomberg 07-FEB-12

Djokovic [-said]: I'm prioritising grand slams this year, as every year, and the Olympic Games. I think that's one of my highest goals,

bdnews24 31-JAN-12

Moore [-noted]: I hope you meet the Olympic Games' standards so that your boxers will be part of the Games because you can only have the opportunity to compete if you have the qualifying standards,

allafrica 30-JAN-12

Vaz [said:]: Meredith Alexander's resignation was brave and principled. It is completely unacceptable that a supposedly sustainable Olympic Games is taking sponsorship from a company with as appalling a human rights and environmental record as Dow's.

themirror 26-JAN-12

May [-told]: We're not going to tolerate intrusions by organised criminals into the Olympic Games,

ibtimes 25-JAN-12

May [-said]: Police are sending a very clear message that we're not going to tolerate intrusions by organised criminals into the Olympic Games,

mg 25-JAN-12

May [-said]: Police are sending a very clear message that we're not going to tolerate intrusions by organized criminals into the Olympic Games,

AP 25-JAN-12

Putin [-told]: Our goal is to bring together young athletes who can win, including at the Olympic Games.

rian 24-JAN-12

Rogge [-said]: The first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games have exceeded all expectations and laid solid foundations for future Youth Olympic Games. We owe a debt of gratitude to the organizers and the many volunteers,

rian 22-JAN-12

Rogge [-said]: After the success of Singapore (host of the 2010 Summer Youth Games), it is heartwarming to witness a city come alive once again with the spirit of the Youth Olympic Games,

arabtimes 19-JAN-12

Gove [says:]: The diamond jubilee must not be overshadowed by the Olympic Games, but form an integral part of this great year for our country.

guardian 15-JAN-12

Djokovic [-told]: It's one of the biggest priorities this year, Olympic Games,

theglobeandmail 14-JAN-12

Thompson [ said]: As the Official Restaurant of the Olympic Games, we take tremendous pride in feeding the athletes and visitors from around the world, and are excited to play a role in helping make the Olympics possible,

finanznachrichten 13-JAN-12

Alexei Morozov [-said]: The Youth Olympic Games is a project of the International Olympic Committee, which is aimed at raising the prestige of athletes between 14 and 18 years. There are few such competitions for young people. Among these are the Youth Olympic Festivals, former World Youth Games and the Universidad, but they have different age limits. The age limit has been clearly defined for the sportsmen of the Youth Olympics. They compete under the Olympic programme and under Olympic rules with all attributes linked to the Oly

ruvr 11-JAN-12

Valcke [added:]: We must bear in mind that when Euro 2012 and the Olympic Games are over, the world media spotlight will be on Brazil.

bdnews24 19-DEC-11

Hammond [-added]: 'This defence contribution is on a similar scale to that deployed at other recent Olympic Games and will contribute to ensuring a safe, secure and enjoyable 2012 Olympics,

armytechnology 19-DEC-11

Hammond [-said]: This defence contribution is on a similar scale to that deployed at other recent Olympic Games and will contribute to ensuring a safe, secure and enjoyable 2012 Olympics,

guardian 16-DEC-11

Philip Hammond [said:]: These numbers will be in addition to the ceremonial role which the armed forces will play during the Olympics, which will showcase our armed forces to the world. This defence contribution is on a similar scale to that deployed at other recent Olympic Games and will contribute to ensuring a safe, secure and enjoyable 2012 Olympics.

icWales 15-DEC-11

Kenny [-said]: This brings even closer to home the spirit of the Olympic Games, which is being hosted by our near neighbors in London next year,

theglobeandmail 08-DEC-11

Anniken Huitfeldt [said:]: I am very pleased to recognise the IOC's announcement that Norway and Lillehammer will host the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2016. The IOC’s decision will help boost youth sport in Norway and internationally. Hosting the 2016 Youth Games coincides nicely with existing plans to further develop the Lillehammer region as a winter sports destination, and a number of the arenas used in the 1994 Olympic Games will be reused for the Youth Olympic competitions.

norwaypost 08-DEC-11

Coe [-said]: We will be living hand-to-mouth between now and the Olympic Games,

mg 08-DEC-11

Ferrer [ said]: We all want to play at the Olympic Games,

france24 05-DEC-11

Mark Thompson [said:]: Coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games and the Cultural Olympiad represents the biggest single broadcast event in the BBC's history.

guardian 24-NOV-11

Capello [said:]: I think he will only be involved in the Olympic Games.

bbc 15-NOV-11

Hammond [said:]: I can assure him that all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the London Olympic Games will be taken including – if the advice of the military is that it is required – appropriate ground-to-air defences.

ABCnews 15-NOV-11

Hammond [-said]: I can assure you that all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the London Olympic Games will be taken, including -- if the advice of the military is that it is required -- appropriate ground-to-air defences,

mg 15-NOV-11

Hammond [-told]: All necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the London Olympic Games will be taken including, if the advice of the military is that it is required, appropriate ground-to-air defences,

chinadaily 14-NOV-11

Hammond [-said]: I can assure you that all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the London Olympic Games will be taken including, if the advice of the military is that it is required, appropriate ground-to-air defences,

news_com_au 14-NOV-11

Hammond [-replied]: I can assure him that all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the London Olympic Games will be taken including -- if the advice of the military is that it is required -- appropriate ground-to-air defenses,

cnn 14-NOV-11

Sebastian Coe [said:]: I'm delighted that the Olympic torch relay will take the 2012 Games at almost every corner of the UK and that we have achieved our ambition to take the flame to within an hour's journey of 95 percent of the population. Now everyone is invited to plan their welcome and find out where they can go to be part of this historic occasion. The Olympic Games are coming to you as the Olympic flame gives our people and places their moment to shine.

irishsun 07-NOV-11

Dmitry Kozak [says:]: In less than 2 years the Olympic torch relay will kick off in Russia. This will enable the Russian regions not only to call attention to sports as such as well as to demonstrate their cultural variety and cultural heritage but also to show their investment and tourist potential. The TV audience of Olympic Games tops 3 billion people. That is why none of the Russian regions should lose its chance.

ruvr 26-OCT-11

Soudas [ said]: I am extremely proud to join this great Canadian organization at such an exciting time in the lead-up to the London Olympic Games in 2012,

theglobeandmail 28-SEP-11

Coe [-wrote]: Bolt will be the emblematic figure at the 2012 Olympic Games. I talked to him, and he told me he wants to amaze the world, to have another extraordinary impact, to ensure his status as a legend in the sport,

prensa 07-SEP-11

Rogge [ added]: We have now received a new bid from South Africa to host the 2024 games and we will be supportive and ready to support Africa to host to their first Olympic Games,

allafrica 05-SEP-11

Boris Johnson [said:]: It is fantastic news that London, and the International Conference Centre, have been chosen to host the first ever Global Broadcast Summit in 2012. As a world media hub the capital is home to a huge variety of media outlets from virtually every part of the world and with all eyes firmly fixed on us ahead of the Olympic Games there simply couldn

finanznachrichten 02-SEP-11

Isinbayeva [ said]: I'm disappointed but I'm now focusing on next year's Olympic Games,

cnn 30-AUG-11

Rogge [-said]: We would have loved to have a bid for 2020 emanating from the United States. The US is the country that has organised the most Olympic Games and has greatly contributed to the Olympic movement and the great quality of Games,

dailytimesPK 27-AUG-11

Jean-Claude Killy [-added]: However, what is happening in Sochi is an unprecedented example of developing that very place, which can’t be compared to any other project for holding the Olympic Games. There’s no doubt that Sochi will turn into one of the best resorts of the world

ruvr 19-AUG-11

Dmitry Kozak [said:]: Most of the facilities of the games’ mountain cluster will be ready by this winter for, in this winter, Sochi will see mountain sports events which can be quite compared with the Olympic Games in their scale. The end of the mountain facilities’ construction is timed to correspond with the start of these competitions.

ruvr 16-AUG-11

Erdogan [-said]: We are here today to declare to the world our candidacy for the 2020 Olympic Games, which we consider extremely important for our country and people,

dailytimesPK 13-AUG-11

Coe [ said]: We’ve had a week of fabulous test events in the city that has responded to a significant challenge. But what do we know at the end of the week? We’ve had great events and spectators and all the things we need a year out from the Olympic Games,

euronews 12-AUG-11

Kitajima [-said]: I was the fourth in the 100m (breaststroke), but today I won the silver medal, so I feel happy. But in next year's Olympic Games, my goal is to win the gold medal,

channelnewsasia 29-JUL-11

Rashid Al Maktoum [said:]: Hosting the Olympic Games in the Middle East would be a dream come true for the entire region.

irishsun 29-JUL-11

Kitajima [-said]: I was the fourth in the 100m (breaststroke), but today I won the silver medal, so I feel happy. But in next year’s Olympic Games, my goal is to win the gold medal,

dailytimesPK 29-JUL-11

Coe [-said]: One year to go is a defining moment in the history of an Olympic Games,

channelnewsasia 27-JUL-11

Pistorius [-wrote]: Feels kind of surreal to have an A-qualification time in the bag for next year's Olympic Games,

todayonline 20-JUL-11

Boris Johnson [said:]: I would like to stress that I have absolutely no reason to doubt the complete integrity of Sir Paul and I believe him to be a fine, passionate and committed public servant who has done a huge amount of good for our city. Sir Paul believes, however, that the phone hacking saga threatens to become a serious distraction during the run-up to the Olympic Games.

icWales 18-JUL-11

Arınç [-said]: Turkish schools win successfully in the Olympic Games every year

hurriyetdailynews 14-JUL-11

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