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2016: the Games of the Spanish-speaking world

Thursday, 26 March 2009, 9:32 am | Madrid 2016

2016 can be the ‘Games of the Spanish-speaking world’ says Madrid 2016 bid chief More >>

Olympics Brings People Together

Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 2:04 pm | Madrid 2016

During the first day of Sportaccord 2009 in Denver – the ‘Davos of sport’ – senior figures in the world of sport have stressed the need to safeguard the legacy of any Olympic event due to its powerful and lasting effects on the host country. More >>

Full Government Support For Madrid 2016

Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:58 am | Madrid 2016

Madrid, 5 March 2009 - The Spanish Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, has given assurances today he has no doubt that the collaboration of every institution in Spain gives “well-founded reasons” to hope for success in Madrid’s bid to ... More >>

Madrid In Good Shape For 2016 Olympic Bid

Friday, 27 February 2009, 1:43 pm | Madrid 2016

Madrid, 26 February 2009 - Mercedes Coghen, chief of Madrid’s Olympic bid team, says a four-day fitness event in the Spanish capital, FITNESS 09, demonstrates the city’s commitment to health and active living as the race to host the Games in ... More >>

In Olympic Spirit, Madrid Buries The Fish

Saturday, 21 February 2009, 3:22 pm | Madrid 2016

Madrid, 20 February 2009 - In honour of its current Olympic & Paralympic bid, the Madrid Carnival will kick off this Friday with a sporting parade. Founder of the modern Olympic Baron de Coubertin will be evoked in a procession around the Spanish ... More >>

Spain Three Steps Away From Tennis Glory

Wednesday, 28 January 2009, 11:20 am | Madrid 2016

Madrid, 27 January 2009 - The Madrid 2016 bid team today spoke out in support of two of Spain’s leading sportsmen as they prepare for the quarter finals of the Australian Open.  Rafael Nadal will play Gilles Simon on Wednesday afternoon with ... More >>

Olympic bid registers over 20,000 volunteers

Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 10:40 am | Madrid 2016

Madrid, 20 January 2009 - Madrid’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games is boosted by today’s announcement that over 20,000 volunteers have registered their active support for the Games. Together with recent polls posting record levels ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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