Anti-Greenwich Park group to hold protest over London 2012
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By Duncan Mackay in Copenhagen
October 8 - Madrid's Mayor Alberto Ruiz Gallardon revealed today that the city's failed bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games cost a total of 37.8 million Euros (£34.7 million).
By Duncan Mackay in Copenhagen
October 3 - Italy believes Rio de Janeiro's selection as the 2016 Olympics host has given it an opportunity to host the 2020 Games, with Rome and Venice both announcing plans to bid less than a day after the Brazilian city's stunning victory here last night.
By Mike Rowbottom in Copenhagen
October 2 - Michelle Obama chose a canary yellow outfit in which to present Chicago’s case for the 2016 Games here and she certainly sang for her supper as she delivered a reminiscence about her sport-loving, late father so patently heartfelt you feared at moments that it might judder to a tearful halt.
By Mike Rowbottom in Copenhagen
October 1 - Sebastian Coe (pictured) believes that the race for the 2016 Games is the best there has ever been – and too close to call.
By Duncan Mackay in Copenhagen
September 30 - The battle to host the 2016 Olympics turned ugly here tonight after Rio de Janeiro formally complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after an official from Madrid reportedly criticised the Brazilian city as having "the worst bid" of the four candidates.
By Duncan Mackay in Copenhagen
September 30 - America's First Lady Michelle Obama arrived here today, the first of a succession of state dignitaries due to promote four rival bids for the 2016 Olympics.
September 30 - UPS has become the latest £20 million sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics, it was announced today.
By Duncan Mackay in Copenhagen
September 29 - Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics is enjoying a surge of support as the final vote approaches, a new poll conducted by Zogby International and released today claims.