Madrid officially launches bid for 2020 Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 17:50

The Spanish Olympic Committee (SOC) has officially launched its campaign for Madrid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.

Japan sets up Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid council

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 14:05

Japan has announced its bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and established the Tokyo 2020 Council, headed by Prime Minister.

US 2020 Olympic bid still possible

Last Updated: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 23:52

US and international Olympic leaders made progress in negotiations on a new revenue-sharing deal Thursday that could lead to a last-minute American bid for the 2020 Summer Games, officials from both sides told reporters.

Tokyo`s 2020 Olympic bid to include quake-hit area

Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011, 15:18

Tokyo`s bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics would include the three quake-battered northeastern prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima as host sites, Japanese Olympic Committee President has said.

SA sports minister still wants Olympics bid

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 21:54

South Africa`s sport minister said on Tuesday he still wants the country to bid for the 2020 Olympic Games despite a cabinet decision last month to instead spend money on services for the poor.