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WRS stories about Olympics
Olympic chief slams funding freeze
Thursday, 18 December, 2008
The head of the Swiss Olympic association has attacked parliament’s decision to freeze funding for the country’s anti-doping agency. The agency’s CHF3.8 million budget is paid for by the state and the national Olympic committee, Swiss Olympic. In May Swiss Olympic upped its contribution by CHF1 million francs a year to CHF1.9 million – and it is furious that parliament has not followed suit. Vincent Landon spoke to Swiss Olympic CEO Marc-André Giger and began by asking him for his reaction.
Thursday, 18 December, 2008
The head of the Swiss Olympic association has attacked parliament’s decision to freeze funding for the country’s anti-doping agency. The agency’s CHF3.8 million budget is paid for by the state and the national Olympic committee, Swiss Olympic. In May Swiss Olympic upped its contribution by CHF1 million francs a year to CHF1.9 million – and it is furious that parliament has not followed suit. Vincent Landon spoke to Swiss Olympic CEO Marc-André Giger and began by asking him for his reaction.
Olympic TV rights bid rejected
Wednesday, 10 December, 2008
The International Olympic Committee has rejected the bid of the Geneva-based European Broadcasting Union to cover the winter games of 2014 and the 2016 summer games.
Wednesday, 10 December, 2008
The International Olympic Committee has rejected the bid of the Geneva-based European Broadcasting Union to cover the winter games of 2014 and the 2016 summer games.
Gadget Guru: Olympics, rechargeables and game hunting
Wednesday, 13 August, 2008
Alex Helmick and the Guru examine the technology of the opening ceremony of the Olympics and look at powering gadgets on greener batteries. And in Part Three, hunting without killing a thing.
Wednesday, 13 August, 2008
Alex Helmick and the Guru examine the technology of the opening ceremony of the Olympics and look at powering gadgets on greener batteries. And in Part Three, hunting without killing a thing.
Olympic concerns trouble Swiss
Wednesday, 23 July, 2008
The Swiss Olympic association has chosen 82 athletes to represent Switzerland at the Beijing Olympics in China next month. Officials announced the team at a press conference in Bern after making the final selections in track and field, bicycle motocross or BMX and shooting. The awarding of the Games to China and the heat and smog of Beijing continue to cause concern. Vincent Landon reports.
Wednesday, 23 July, 2008
The Swiss Olympic association has chosen 82 athletes to represent Switzerland at the Beijing Olympics in China next month. Officials announced the team at a press conference in Bern after making the final selections in track and field, bicycle motocross or BMX and shooting. The awarding of the Games to China and the heat and smog of Beijing continue to cause concern. Vincent Landon reports.
A little table tennis diplomacy goes a long way
Tuesday, 29 April, 2008
Don’t call it Ping Pong—it’s called table tennis. At least that’s what the experts say. They also say that the Olympic sport with the small paddles has had a big impact on diplomatic relations. So with protests stirring about the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, World Radio Switzerland’s Alex Helmick went to the International Table Tennis Federation in Lausanne—not far from the International Olympic Committee— to see if “table tennis diplomacy” is still relevant.
Tuesday, 29 April, 2008
Don’t call it Ping Pong—it’s called table tennis. At least that’s what the experts say. They also say that the Olympic sport with the small paddles has had a big impact on diplomatic relations. So with protests stirring about the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, World Radio Switzerland’s Alex Helmick went to the International Table Tennis Federation in Lausanne—not far from the International Olympic Committee— to see if “table tennis diplomacy” is still relevant.
Blade runner gets day in Swiss court to pursue Beijing Olympics
Wednesday, 2 April, 2008
The man known as blade runner could have another shot at the Olympics. A court in Lausanne will hear the appeal of a double amputee sprinter who’s looking to qualify for Beijing this year. World Radio Switzerland’s Alex Helmick reports.
Wednesday, 2 April, 2008
The man known as blade runner could have another shot at the Olympics. A court in Lausanne will hear the appeal of a double amputee sprinter who’s looking to qualify for Beijing this year. World Radio Switzerland’s Alex Helmick reports.
Swiss Olympic bosses rule out Beijing boycott
Tuesday, 18 March, 2008
The Swiss Olympic Association has responded to events in Tibet and says its athletes will be able to speak freely at the Beijing Olympics. The announcement comes as dozens are feared dead in the Tibetan capital following protests against Chinese rule. The head of the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, says he’s concerned about the situation. So where does this leave the Beijing Olympics? Helen Murray has been finding out for World Radio Switzerland.
Tuesday, 18 March, 2008
The Swiss Olympic Association has responded to events in Tibet and says its athletes will be able to speak freely at the Beijing Olympics. The announcement comes as dozens are feared dead in the Tibetan capital following protests against Chinese rule. The head of the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, says he’s concerned about the situation. So where does this leave the Beijing Olympics? Helen Murray has been finding out for World Radio Switzerland.
Geneva to bid for 2018 Winter Olympics
Friday, 14 December, 2007
Geneva’s been buzzing today with news that the city is preparing a bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Switzerland might seem an obvious choice for the event, but the last time it was held here was in 1948. Catherine Allen went to find out about the plans for Geneva and why this could be the winning bid.
Friday, 14 December, 2007
Geneva’s been buzzing today with news that the city is preparing a bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Switzerland might seem an obvious choice for the event, but the last time it was held here was in 1948. Catherine Allen went to find out about the plans for Geneva and why this could be the winning bid.
Press freedom watchdog wary of 2008 Olympics
Tuesday, 4 December, 2007
As many as four billion people around the world are expected to watch the Olympic Games in Beijing next summer. But Reporters Without Borders says the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee should do more to push for press freedom. World Radio Switzerland’s Jordan Davis has more.
Tuesday, 4 December, 2007
As many as four billion people around the world are expected to watch the Olympic Games in Beijing next summer. But Reporters Without Borders says the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee should do more to push for press freedom. World Radio Switzerland’s Jordan Davis has more.
