Rio 2016 President Carlos Nuzman has formally received the Olympic flame on behalf of his city at a colourful Handover Ceremony in Athens.
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CANOC pledge "full support" for good governance after joining Sport Integrity Global Alliance
"Full support and commitment" has been pledged by the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) after joining the Sport Integrity Global Alliance.
IOC and Rio 2016 Presidents lay wreath at Baron Pierre de Coubertin memorial on eve of Olympic flame lightning
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has laid a wreath at the memorial to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the Modern Olympics, in a simple ceremony amongst the olive groves here this evening.
IOC launch "Together we can change the world" global promotional campaign
A global promotional campaign entitled “Together we can change the world” has been launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in an effort to communicate their vision of building a better world through sport.