List/Grid Tag Archives: 2016
US Tennis Association Regional Training Centers Launch in Chicago
Chicago 2016 on hand to announce newest training centers for Olympic hopefuls Representatives from Chicago 2016 and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), along with Olympic hopeful Evan King, held a…
Chicago 2016 Center Stage at Lollapalooza, “Chicago 2016 Stage” One of Two Presenting Stages
Chicago 2016 announced today that Lollapalooza has named one of its two Presenting Stages the “Chicago 2016 Stage” in an effort to support the city’s bid for the 2016 Olympic…
Chicago 2016 Bid Delegation Sends Representatives to FINA World Championships
A Chicago 2016 delegation will attend the International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) World Championships in Rome. Representatives will include Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan, Chicago 2016 President Lori…
Chicago Youth Boxers Return from Sport Exchange in Ireland
World Sport Chicago, the living legacy of Chicago 2016, partnered with the Chicago Youth International Boxing Ambassadors and the Chicago Park District to send eleven local youth to Ireland for…
Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid Delegation Celebrates International Paralympic Day
Last week, Chicago 2016 participated in International Paralympic Day with celebrations in Chicago and Berlin, Germany. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) holds International Paralympic Day as a biennial event to…
City of Chicago Selected as Host City for “Beyond the Sport” Summit Awards
Beyond Sport is delighted to announce that Chicago has been selected to be the Host City for the Beyond Sport Summit and Awards in 2010. Fresh from the success of…
Chicago 2016 Sends Bid Delegation to Berlin for International Paralympic Day
A Chicago 2016 delegation will travel to Berlin, Germany, this week to celebrate International Paralympic Day on Saturday, July 11. Members of the delegation include Linda Mastandrea, Director of Paralympic…
Chicago 2016 to Participate in Public Meetings for Residents Across the City
Chicago 2016 announced today that it’s expanding its public outreach efforts to include an active initiative for resident engagement that will bring information and news about Chicago’s bid to host…
World Sport Chicago Partners with Boxing Ambassadors to Send Chicago Youth to Ireland
World Sport Chicago, the living legacy of Chicago 2016, has partnered with the Chicago Youth International Boxing Ambassadors and the Chicago Park District to establish a youth boxing exchange program…
President Obama Sends Personal Video Message to IOC Members, International Sport Leaders
A delegation from Chicago 2016 made a presentation today at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria. The delegation, led by Chicago 2016…