Olympic Luger from Republic of Georgia Dies after serious crash

Ctpatriot1970 3 years ago Region: United States

Luger from republic of Georgia dies after serious crash By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY WHISTLER — Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili from Georgia was killed when he crashed and flew off the track during the final day of men&r... more

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Olympic Committee Struggles to Eradicate Doping

Finding Dulcinea 4 years ago Region: United States

Posted by Denis Cummings to findingDulcinea The lead-up to the 2008 Olympics has been marked by the suspension of athletes for drug use, suggesting that the games will once again be scandal-ridden. Seventeen athletes hav... more

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Expecting solid bid for 2020 from India

Sunny Pandey 4 years ago Region: India

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi is using every posible platform to crank up the seriousness of India's bid for the 2020 Olympics. And what better stage than to furthering the same in front of ... more

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Games-Driven Pollution Reduction Temporary, China Needs To Do More

Mridul Chadha 4 years ago Region: China

New York Times’ Keith Bradsher reports from Hong Kong that Emissions of sulfur dioxide, mainly from coal-fired power plants and the primary cause of acid rain, declined 4.66 percent last year. Emissions of organi... more

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