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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.
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Squash: Hawkes hopeful for 2020 Games
Women's president says case for inclusion better prepared than previously.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.