Olympic Games in Madrid

Alejandro Blanco renews his position as president of the COE (he has been in it since 2005) at 74 years old (the Spanish Olympic movement is seen to be in short supply of new sap) and, instead of explaining his plan for Spain to stop making a fool of itself in the Olympic medalist – the fourth part of metals that France, the third part that Italy, half that Netherlands or Hungary...– tells us that one of his priorities is once again that Madrid …

Cologne and the Rhine-Ruhr region have presented a joint concept for hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city has submitted its plans to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), the city administration announced. Cologne could become the site of the Olympic Village and the athletics competitions. Mayor Henriette Reker expressed optimism: "Cologne and Cologne Cathedral will make a lasting impression if we can welcome athletes fro…