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Sochi Olympics to see 2,500 doping tests

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 14:52

Sochi Olympics organisers have said 2,500 doping tests would be conducted at the Winter Games next February, surpassing the total at the Vancouver Games four years ago.

Vancouver Games says broke even in end

Last Updated: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 09:15

Organizers of the Vancouver Winter Olympics said on Friday the Games ended without any debt, despite headwinds from the global recession as the western Canadian city geared up for the big event.

Vancouver Games will see balanced budget - organisers

Last Updated: Monday, March 22, 2010, 09:18

Organisers of the Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympics, which ended on Sunday, are confident of avoiding a budget deficit when the final bills are paid.

More than 30 athletes banned from Vancouver Games: WADA

Last Updated: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 12:59

More than 30 athletes who have violated anti-doping rules will not be at the Vancouver Olympics, proving the fight against doping is ensuring cleaner Games, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday.

Vancouver in two minds about Winter Games

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 09:41

Vancouver, host of this month`s Winter Olympics, prides itself on being one of the world`s most liveable cities but residents seem unsure at times whether they really want the world on their doorstep.

Chinese curlers hope to make good fist of Games debut

Last Updated: Monday, February 1, 2010, 18:51

China’s women plan a dramatic debut on the Olympic curling sheet in Vancouver later this month by sweeping their way to a surprise gold medal.

Vancouver looks to generate some Games pizazz

Last Updated: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 11:58

With the Winter Games just over a month away, promotional banners finally began going up on Wednesday in Vancouver.

Protests expected at 2010 Games torch relay

Last Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10:13

Some protests are likely during the torch run leading up to next year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver, but that will not take away from it success, organizers said on Friday.

IOC offers to help cover Vancouver budget deficit

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2009, 22:23

The International Olympic Committee has made an unprecedented offer to help cover any budget deficit of the 2010 Vancouver Games because of the economic downturn.