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Barcelona: From sweaty shambles to jewel among European cities
Think of Barcelona and exuberance and optimism, culture and Catalonian style may well leap to your mind.
Squash: Hawkes hopeful for 2020 Games
Women's president says case for inclusion better prepared than previously.
Winter Olympics: NZ's medal prospects improved
Officials believe New Zealand's medal chances at Olympic Winter Games have been improved by the inclusion two new events.
South Island 'couldn't cope' with Winter Olympics
New Zealand's only IOC member says there is almost no chance of Christchurch and Queenstown hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Athletics: Home fans will see Willis finally get Olympic silver
Nick Willis will be presented with his Beijing Olympics 1500m silver medal at the international track meet in Christchurch next month.
Snowsports: NZ skiers boosted by Olympic chance
The prospect of world No 1 halfpipe skier, Wanaka's Jossi Wells competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics is a step closer.
Fireworks ban set for opening ceremonies
It's hard to imagine an Olympic opening or closing ceremony without fireworks exploding in the night sky over a packed stadium.
Smith becomes first female head of NZOC
Kereyn Smith will be the first woman to lead the New Zealand Olympic Committee after being announced as the new secretary general.