2016 Olympics hosts to be decided today

Last Updated: Friday, October 2, 2009, 09:57

The four candidate cities for the 2016 Olympics were preparing to put closing arguments to one of the world`s most exclusive group of voters on Friday, with US President Barack Obama lined up as the main draw.

Pele unfazed by Obama backing Chicago`s bid

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 23:39

Brazilian soccer great Pele isn`t worried President Barack Obama`s star power could help Chicago win the bid for the 2016 Olympics at the expense of Rio de Janeiro.

Japan PM to directly appeal for Tokyo 2016 bid

Last Updated: Monday, September 28, 2009, 14:38

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will visit Copenhagen this week to directly appeal to the Olympic organisers to award Tokyo the 2016 Summer Games, as the race to host the games looms as one of the tightest yet.

Michelle Obama to urge IOC to pick Chicago for 2016

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 09:39

US President Barack Obama is sending his wife Michelle to Copenhagen next month to urge Olympics organisers to select Chicago to host the 2016 Games.

Obama keeps Chicago 2016 bid team guessing

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2009, 09:50

Organisers of Chicago`s bid to stage the 2016 Olympics are still anxiously waiting to know whether United States President Barack Obama will join them in presenting their final pitch.

Rugby India looks forward to successful debut in 2016 Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 17:12

Elated with the International Olympic Committee`s decision to include Rugby Sevens in the 2016 Games, Rugby India Vice President Aga Hussain said the country`s players would aim for a medal at the quadrennial extravaganza.

IOC board backs Golf, Rugby for 2016 Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 20:49

International Olympic leaders selected golf and rugby Thursday for proposed inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games, rejecting bids from baseball, softball and three other sports.