"...Around The Rings has long been the most influential internet presence on the Olympics." - The Guardian, February 4, 2010 “Required reading in the Olympic Movement.” That's what our readers say about Around the Rings, and with good reason. Nothing can replace years of on the scene coverage of…
On the 10 year anniversary of the London Olympics, ATR's Ed Hula brings together three podcast guests who were closely involved in the 2012 Games. Lizzie Simmonds, a swimmer for Great Britain, IOC honorary member Craig Reedie and London 2012 communications adviser Michael Pirrie talk about the memory of London and what the future holds.
Andrew Young talks with Around the Rings founder Ed Hula. Andrew Young has been called Atlanta's secret weapon in the campaign to host the 1996 Olympic Games. After stints as a member of the U.S. Congress and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Young was mayor of Atlanta when he gave the green light in 1987 to make a bid for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Young played a significant role in the Atlanta bid. He reached out to the worldwide network of contacts he made as a diplomat as well as through his work in the U.S. civil rights movement. Young is now the elder statesman of the cause once led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more on AroundTheRings.com
The new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy speaks with ATR's Ed Hula. Dr. Gupta is the first physician named to the post in its 40 year history. As ONDCP director, Dr. Gupta is the top official in the U.S. on issues involving doping in sport.
La amenaza de exclusión al boxeo y la halterofilia, junto con los boicots diplomáticos a Pekín 2022 exigieron en los últimos días el máximo de Thomas Bach. Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.
El audaz paso de la WTA y el fin de una era con la muerte de Lamine Diack. Con su decisión de cortar todos los vínculos con China, la WTA dio un paso inusual en el mundo del deporte, que recordó una era de corrupción con la muerte de Lamine Diack Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.
Zona Mixta, el podcast en español de Around the Rings, debate en esta edición la situación en torno a los Juegos de invierno de Pekín 2022, el encuentro del COI con líderes talibanes y el comienzo de los Juegos Panamericanos juveniles en Cali
María José Alcalá es la nueva presidenta del Comité Olímpico Mexicano, la primera mujer en 98 años de historia. Más al sur, los Juegos Odesur que deben celebrarse dentro de menos de un año en Asunción del Paraguay están en peligro. Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández lo analizan en "Zona Mixta", el podcast en español de Around the Rings. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date on the Olympics.
Las Series Mundiales están revolucionando a la sede de Atlanta 96, tema central en una nueva edición de "Zona mixta", el podcast en español de Around the Rings, en la que hablamos también de la creciente presencia de la mujer en el poder federativo. Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.
A decision expected next week on whether China's hockey team is good enough to compete in the Olympics. Other topics for discussion include the IOC striking a worldwide licensed products deal and who the next ANOC president could be. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date on the Beijing 2022 Olympics.
The producers of Waterman, a new documentary on the life of Kahanomoku, talk about the film in the ATR podcast. Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport's first-time inclusion in this year's Games – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe. Narrated by Jason Momoa, this original documentary by Sidewinder Films features commentary from surfing's biggest stars, including newly-crowned Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore, while also delving into his personal successes, struggles and humanitarianism through rare footage, contemporary visuals and incisive interviews. Through Duke's incredible athletic accomplishments, personal doctrine of Aloha, and enduring gift of surfing to the world, the film explores a theme that still resonates today – the role of sports in breaking societal barriers – and celebrates his triumphs and philosophy of inclusion, challenging us all to embrace diversity and incorporate Aloha into our own lives. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date with the latest Olympic news
En una nueva edición de "Zona mixta", Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández analizan los problemas de la FIFA y las últimas novedades de cara a ACNO
A contentious meeting between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA this week as soccer's governing body moves forward with idea of a World Cup every two years. Elsewhere, the United States could be hosting two Rugby World Cups by the end of the decade. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date with the Olympics.
El chileno Neven Ilic se postula para la presidencia a una semana de la asamblea general de ACNO en Crreta, mientras España quiere los Juegos de Invierno Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.
Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and managing editor Gerard Farek also discuss the latest developments in the bidding process for both the 2030 and 2036 Olympics in this week's edition of "Mixed Zone". Go to http://aroundtherings.com for latest news on the Olympic movement
En una nueva edición de “Zona Mixta”, el podcast en español de Around the Rings, Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández desarrollan el tema
Organizers for the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama in July want it to be the first major sporting event held under the new normal. But will it happen? Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and managing editor Gerard Farek discuss these issues and the latest on the election for a new president of the International Canoe Federation during this week's edition of the “Mixed Zone” podcast.
There will be fans in the stands for Beijing 2022, but the other COVID-19 countermeasures look to be even stricter than in Tokyo. Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and managing editor Gerard Farek discuss the ramifications of the Beijing plan on this week's edition of the "Mixed Zone" podcast.
Una conversación con Theresa Zabell, doble campeona olímpica en 470, acerca de los peligros que acechan a la vela
Sebastián Fest, Editor Jefe de Around the Rings, y Miguel Hernández conversan semanalmente acerca de lo que sucede en la alta política y los grandes eventos del deporte mundial. Go to http://aroundtherings.com for more news & podcasts on the Olympic & Sports industry.
Don't expect foreign spectators for the Beijing Winter Olympics or even an Olympic Torch relay is the prediction from the debut edition of The Mixed Zone, a weekly podcast with Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and Managing Editor Gerard Farek. This week's podcast also covers the election for a new ice hockey federation president and the low key presence for the IOC at the U.N. General Assembly. Go to http://aroundtherings.com for the latest news on the Olympic movement
International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons joins ATR's Brian Pinelli to reflect upon the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the immense challenges and “sleepless nights”, playing a part of the Para athletes' wide-ranging journeys and building upon momentum created by the launch of the WeThe15 movement. The Brazilian sports leader shares some of his emotional, inspiring and behind the scenes moments from 12 days of competition in Tokyo
Twelve-time Paralympics medalist and NBC Sports commentator Chris Waddell joins ATR's Brian Pinelli to discuss the WeThe15 movement, reasons behind the spectacular athletic performances, Oksana Masters and Jessica Long as role models, a heated shot put controversy and what to expect over the closing days in Tokyo
The leader of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics talks with ATR's Ed Hula about working with IOC President Jacques Rogge and the plans being made to bring the Games back in 2030.
Around the Rings Editor in Chief Sebastian Fest and ATR Founder Ed Hula review the Tokyo Olympics in this final podcast.
Olympic historian Bill Mallon reviews the Tokyo Games for the truly memorable events of the past two weeks.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland says preparing for Winter Olympics in Beijing six months from now is a challenge. She talks with ATR's Ed Hula about the switch, athlete mental health, new sports and a possible Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
IOC doyen Richard Pound is set to deliver a major speech Sunday at the close of the IOC Session in Tokyo. In a preview of his comments he speaks with ATR's Ed Hula.
Una entrevista con Anne Hidalgo, la alcaldesa de París, y la promesa de nadar en el Sena.
The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers and honorary co-chair Cat Whitehill share their excitement as the countdown to the opening ceremony is now only 11 months away.
Veteran Olympics reporter Jacquelin Magnay joins the podcast with ATR's Ed Hula. She talks about the records being set at the Games and the impact of a 2032 Olympics in Brisbane on Australian sport.
IOC vice president Nicole Hoevertsz says the Tokyo Olympics will deliver a valuable legacy.
El padre, bronce en Seúl 88, perdió dos semifinales olímpicas. El hijo quiere terminar con esa historia y jugar la final
Italia reina en llos 100 metros y el salto de altura, mientras una venezolana rompe un técord mundial histórico
Around the Rings Olympic veterans Ed Hula and Brian Pinelli preview events for the last seven days of the Tokyo Olympics.
The president of the Trinidad and Tobago National Olympic Committee says the Tokyo Olympics won't be the last event held under the threat of the coronavirus. Brian Lewis joins the Tokyo Report podcast to talk with host Ed Hula about the experience for the Caribbean nations at the Games.
A los casos de Naomi Osaka y Simone Biles se suman las críticas de especialistas al COI, el crecimiento del COVID en Japón y el enojo de los deportistas alemanes.
Sports marketing expert Rob Prazmark says Olympic sponsors will manage to profit from their support of the Games, despite the myriad of problems in Tokyo.
Jon Tibbs, chairman of sports communications firm JTA, promises surprises from Paris 2024 during the Aug. 8 closing ceremony in Tokyo.
Novak Djokovic tiene una veta sindicalista, y en Tokio 2020 volvió a hacerla notar.
In the latest Tokyo Report ATR's Ed Hula and Brian Pinelli set the scene for the golf tournament that opens Thursday at the Tokyo Olympics.
World Triathlon president Marisol Casado chats with Ed Hula about the competition in Tokyo.
Que Tokio 2020 se disputa sin público es algo ya sabido, pero la situación en el surf es muy particular: todo indica que allí se podría haber flexibilizado esa medida.
No habrá boicot, eso es cosa del pasado, pero los Juegos de invierno de Pekín 2022 están generando una dinámica compleja entre el COI y parte de la clase política de los Estados Unidos
ATR's Ed Hula with the latest from Tokyo. Joining the podcast today is Australian sports presenter David Lutteral. He'll talk about the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and what's life like in sweltering Tokyo.
Andy Murray y Fernando Aguerre salen en estas horas a cumplir sus sueños. El británico vuelve a unos Juegos, mientras el argentino hace debutar al surf en el mundo olímpico. Razones y secretos de dos que apostaron siempre a ganador.
ATR's Ed Hula hosts this daily podcast on the Tokyo Olympics. Today's guest is IOC member Craig Reedie who led the IOC Commission that evaluated the Tokyo bid for the 2020 Olympics, eight years ago.
Tokio 2020 se abrió con una ceremonia inaugural, como todos los Juegis, pero esta vez no hubo fiesta.
ATR founder and editor emeritus Ed Hula hosts a series of daily podcasts on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Sebastián Fest, editor jefe de Around the Rings, está en Japón siguiendo todo lo que sucede en torno a los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020. A diario, el relato del detrás de escena del mayor espectáculo deportivo del mundo
World Lacrosse Sixes is the third discipline for the sport. It’s designed to appeal to a younger audience that values more action and a quicker pace to its sports. But a smaller field and fewer players also offers advantages. World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr joined Around the Rings managing editor Gerard Farek in the latest edition of ATRadio to give insight into the sport’s newest addition.
A leading epidemiologist says may be impossible to proceed with the Tokyo Olympics. Dr. Jeffrey Engel of the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists says some difficult decisions are ahead for Japan as the postponed 2020 Olympics loom in just 10 weeks. Despite his alarm, Engel tells Around the Rings Editor Ed Hula that he believes the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics can still be held safely.
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