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Tokyo 2016 Olympic Bid Presentation Emphasizes Great Spirit Despite Lack of Emotion

Tokyo made the second presentation to IOC members, at 10:30 AM local time in Copenhagen.  Following is a summary.A fifteen year-old girl, gymnast, speaking in
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Chicago Presents Olympic Bid to the IOC - Obama Wants The World's Faith In The U.S. Restored

Chicago was first of the four cities to present their Olympic bid to IOC members in Copenhagen today beginning at 8:45 AM local time.Summary:American IOC ...
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Olympic Host City Selection Voting Procedures

On October 2nd the IOC will elect the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games.Each city will give final presentations to the voting International Olympic ...
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2016 Race Too Close To Call

Although Chicago is rated as a slight favourite to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the BBC reports many commentators are describing the outcome as ...
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More than 500,000 Votes in Online GamesBids.com Olympic Bid Poll

Over half-a-million votes have been cast in an unscientific online GamesBids.com poll asking readers who they would like to see win the 2016 Olympic Games ...
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2016 Olympic Bid Timeline - How We Got Here

On October 2, 2009 the IOC membership at the 121st Session in Copenhagen will vote for the Host City of the 2016 Olympic Games. Copenhagen ...
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Madrid Can Win 2016 Games - Mayor

Madrid 2016 bid leaders told a press conference Wednesday that Madrid can deliver a great Games supported with the passion of the Spanish people. Alberto ...
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Tokyo 2016 Has "Compact And Convenient Games Concept" - CEO

Dr. Ichiro Kono, Chair and CEO of Tokyo 2016, told a press conference in Copenhagen, "first, we have the most compact and convenient Games concept ...
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Support For Rome 2020 Bid

Local politicians and business leaders are voicing their support for a 2020 Summer Olympic bid from Rome. Chamber of Commerce President Andrew Mondello recently proposed ...
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Thousands Expected At Copacabana To Watch IOC Vote

About 100,000 people are expected at Copacabana beach Friday to watch the International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Rio de ...
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Summer Olympic Bids Summary
Bid Status: IOC to shortlist applicants May 23, 2012
Bid Date: 2020 Games decided September 7, 2013
Bid Location: IOC Session Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description: IOC to shortlist applicants May 23, 2012
Bid Book: Link To Bid Book
Web Site: http://www.gamesbids.com
Summer Olympic Bids Dates and More

Candidates

Rome, Italy
Doha, Qatar
Tokyo, Japan
Istanbul, Turkey
Madrid, Spain
Baku,Azerbaijan

Important Links

Bid Discussion Forums

Date

Description

May 16, 2011 NOC's can submit names of applicant cities
Until July 29, 2011 Applicant Cities to inform IOC of alternate Games dates proposals
September 1, 2011 Deadline to confirm submission of applicant cities
February 15, 2012 Applicant file due
May 2012 Announcement of candidate shortlist
January 2013 Candidate file "bid books" due
March - April 2013 IOC Evaluation Commission visits
August 2013 Evaluation report published by IOC
September 7, 2013 Winner Announced at IOC Session - Buenos Aires, Argentina

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BID CHG INDEX
Baku (BKU) BidIndex Up 0.00 43.66
Doha (DHA) BidIndex 0.00 53.08
Istanbul (IST) BidIndex 0.00 60.20
Madrid (MAD) BidIndex 0.00 55.10
Tokyo (TKY) BidIndex 0.00 59.92
Last Updated 05/14/12 (Full BidIndex Details)