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Prince Ali joins Jordanian royal sports dynasty

By Andrew Warshaw in Doha

Prince_Ali_bin_Al_Hussein_behind_lectern_Doha_January_2011January 6 - Prince Ali bin Al Hussein (pictured) today became the latest of the late King Hussein's children to gain high office in the international sports arena when he ousted long-standing incumbent Chung Mong-joon of South Korea to become the youngest-ever vice-president of FIFA.

Hiroshima bid for 2020 Olympics still alive claim JOC

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Tsunekazu_TakedaJanuary 6 - Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda claimed he is still hopeful that Hiroshima will continue with its proposed bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics despite the announcement by the city's Mayor that he plans to step down.

Give 2018 Olympics to a city that wants them claim Pyeongchang

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Pyeongchang_2018_bid_book_announcementJanuary 6 - Pyeongchang should be awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics because the local residents are more supportive of their campaign, it was claimed today as the bid's major stakeholders met to confirm their approval of the Candidate File themes and guarantees.