ISTANBUL – Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics retains full government support even as Turkey seeks to host the 2020 European soccer championship Istanbul's Olympic bid, once seen as a potential ...

ISTANBUL (AP) -- The IOC came away with an "excellent impression" Wednesday of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics, stressing that the city's multi-billion-dollar infrastructure budget will be spent ...

From left, Ugur Erdener, International Olympic Committee member, the President of the Turkish National Olympic Committee and the President of World Archery, Kadir Topbas, the Mayor of Istanbul, Hasan ...

The 2020 Candidate City Briefing for International Olympics Committee Members (IOC) of Turkish delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan has begun in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday.

ISTANBUL (AP) -- Istanbul chose a "Bridge Together" slogan for its 2020 Olympic bid on Monday, while an IOC poll indicated strong public support for the city's fifth attempt to secure the games. The ...

Istanbul 2020 today launched a public competition for the selection of its logo for the Candidate City phase of Turkey’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time ever. Potential ...

ISTANBULISTANBUL — Olympic bidders say the Turkish people “remain united” in the effort to hold the 2020 Summer Games in Istanbul despite fierce anti-government protests in recent days. As riot police ...

Lausanne: The Istanbul 2020 Bid Committee leaves Lausanne today full of optimism, with a productive stay in the Olympic Capital the ideal kick-start for an intensive two months of campaigning before ...

Istanbul 2020 Officials said Wednesday that the recent violent protests in their nation will have “no bearing” on whether or not Istanbul is chosen to host the 2020 Olympics when IOC members meet for ...

Hasan Arat, Bid Chairman and the Vice President of the Turkish National Olympic Committee, Alp Berker (L), Director of Sport at Istanbul 2020 and Nese Gundogan (R), Secretary General of Turkey’s ...

ANKARA, Turkey — After four unsuccessful attempts, Istanbul is ready to pitch its bid for the 2020 Olympics by stressing Turkey’s robust economy, plans for modern venues and a two-continent backdrop.

ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul chose a "Bridge Together" slogan for its 2020 Olympic bid on Monday, while an IOC poll indicated strong public support for the city's fifth attempt to secure the games. The ...