Tag: Zika Virus
World Health Organization Says No Cases of Zika Virus Confirmed at Rio 2016 Olympics
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that no cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in anyone associated with the Rio 2016 Olympic...
American Olympians as Guinea Pigs in Rio
There is supposed to be a global sporting and cultural event that is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil starting in about three...
Top Tennis Trio Withdraw From Rio 2016 Tennis Tournament Due to Zika
Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic, world number eight Tomas Berdych and women’s number five Simona Halep have announced their withdrawal from the Rio 2016 Olympic...
Ryder Cup Captain Laments Olympic Golf Withdrawals
"It's a shame that a number of top players have decided not to go," says former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, criticizing the elite golfers...
World Number Three Spieth Withdraws From Rio 2016 as IGF President Criticizes Zika “Over-Reaction”
All four of the world's top golfers will be absent from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after Jordan Spieth joined Jason Day,...
Golfer Dustin Johnson Withdraws from Rio
World number two golfer Dustin Johnson served another blow to Olympic golf
as he announced to withdraw from next month's Rio Olympics because of fears...
Rome Mayor Says Paying for Olympics “Immoral”
It is hard to tell if reality has set in for Brazil or just one politician has jumped to a conclusion. Rio de Janeiro's...
Serious Problems Continue for Rio 2016 Olympics
I don’t know about you, but I am a real die-hard fan of the Olympics and one who has strongly encouraged people to attend...
What has Happened to the Olympic Games?
Where did it go wrong, this seemingly ready-made debacle that is occurring in Rio ahead of the 2016 Summer Games? What with the pollution,...
Spanish Basketball Star Gasol Confirms Rio 2016 Participation as Jamaican Sprinter Reveals He Has...
Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol has confirmed he will represent his country at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games despite initially admitting he was considering...
