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Munich 2018 emphasises economic potential as IOC Evaluation Commission begins visit

By Duncan Mackay in Munich
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

March 1 - Munich would expect an economic impact of up to €3 billion (£2.5 billion/$4 billion) if its bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is successful, it was claimed as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission, led by Sweden's Gunnilla Lindberg, began its inspection here today.




Bavarian capital basks in blue and white for Olympic 2018 bid

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Munich_2018_poster_on_beer_kellerFebruary 24 - Munich has started to dress up ready for the arrival next week of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission, which will be visiting the city to inspect its bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.



Pyeongchang 2018 make promises as IOC Evaluation ends

By Duncan Mackay in Pyeongchang
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Pyeongchang_signFebruary 19 - A series of pledges were made today by Pyeongchang 2018 to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission on the final day of their inspection visit here, including a new Olympic law to help with the hosting of the Games and free internet access for everyone, including the media.

Pyeongchang 2018 would help bring peace to Korea claims Prime Minister

By Duncan Mackay in Pyeongchang
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Duncan_with_Korean_PM_February_18_2011February 18 - If Pyeongchang is chosen to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics it could help bring peace to Korea and even lead to a united team competing in the Games for the first time in history, the country's Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik has claimed during a visit here today.