Tokyo 2016 to spice up bid in final weeks
universalsports.com 9/17/2009 — Tokyo's bid leaders have promised to uncork some un-Japanese razzmatazz in the final two weeks before the Oct. 2 vote to decide the 2016 Olympic host city.

Tokyo 2016 to display its passion
universalsports.com 9/30/2009 — Tokyo must communicate the city's passion for the Olympics in the final two days of the campaign for 2016, bid chief Ichiro Kono said on Wednesday.

Potential 2016 Host: Tokyo
olympicsportsblog.wordpress.com 7/30/2009 — City: Tokyo, Japan Population: Estimated at 12,790,000 Has City Hosted: Yes, 1964 Summer Games Country Last Hosted: 1998 Winter Olympics (Nagano) Pros: As one of the leading cities in the entire world in terms of culture, commerce, not to mention population, on the surface Tokyo ...

Tokyo bidders increase push to host 2016 Olympics
universalsports.com 9/24/2009 — Tokyo should host the 2016 Olympics because it has the most compact set up, the most experience and will be the best stage for the world's athletes, one of Japan's top sports figures and bid backers said Thursday.

Baseball will not be returning to the Olympics in 2016
baseballchurch.blogspot.com 8/18/2009 — I blame MLB for not getting its ass in gear and pushing for it and not figuring out some way to pause the season so the best in the world could compete. People don't realize how much baseball not being in the Olympics HURTS the sport. Governments ...

Q&A: Ichiro Kono speaks on Tokyo 2016
universalsports.com 9/24/2009 — The International Olympic Committee will elect the winning bid for the 2016 Olympics on Oct. 2. Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid are bidding. Herewith a Q&A with Tokyo 2016 bid chief Ichiro Kono.

Golf Is Gold for 2016 Olympics
weiunderpar.com 8/13/2009 — Well, almost. The International Olympic Committee recommended golf (along with rugby) to be included in the 2016 Olympics. It’s about time. The decision will be finalized in Denmark on October 9. In other words, it’s a go. Today’s verdict wasn’t a huge surprise. I mean, one of the other ...

2016 Games could be the last, says Tokyo governor
universalsports.com 9/30/2009 — Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara warned on Wednesday the 2016 Olympics could be the last Games, with global warming an immediate threat to mankind.

Golf and Rugby added to Olympics 2016
blitzcorner.com 8/13/2009 — The 2016 Summer Olympics will see the addition of golf and rugby, but don’t expect to hear the crack of the bat.

Study: Madrid 2016 has best public support
universalsports.com 9/1/2009 — Spaniards stand united behind Madrid's bid for the 2016 Olympic Games while Tokyo has the weakest public support among the four potential host cities, a global study showed on Tuesday.