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"...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 events--knowing the players, and who and what is important. That's where ATR excels.For more than 20 years, Ed Hula and his team of correspondents have been on the scene of virtually every important event on the Olympic calendar. From the selection of every host city since 1990 to IOC votes on changing the sport program to multiple visits to assess cities' bids, Around the Rings is there.

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  1. London 2012 Anniversary

    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...

  2. ATR Podcast: Atlanta’s Olympic Ambassador Turns 90

    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...

  3. New U.S. Anti-Doping Chief Takes Charge

    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.

  4. Zona Mixta: Días agitados en el mundo olímpico

    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.

  5. Zona Mixta: El audaz paso de la WTA y el fin de una era con la muerte de Lamine Diack

    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…

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  6. Zona Mixta: Días intensos entre boicots, talibanes y Juegos juveniles en Cali

    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

  7. Zona Mixta: México hace historia y los Juegos Odesur peligran

    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...

  8. Zona Mixta: Con las Series Mundiales del béisbol, ATL vibra como lo hizo hace 25 años en los Juegos

    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…

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  9. Mixed Zone: China could miss out on competing in men's ice hockey at Beijing 2022

    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…

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  10. Olympian, Surfer and Humanitarian Duke Kahanomoku Saluted in Film

    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...

  11. Zona Mixta: La FIFA da un paso atrás y Creta vuelve a reunir a ACNO

    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

  12. "Mixed Zone" podcast: FIFA and Rugby World Cups in the spotlight

    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…

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  13. Zona Mixta: ACNO se activa y España apunta con todo a 2030

    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.

  14. Mixed Zone: A busy October for Greece; Olympic movement includes lighting the flame for Beijing 2022

    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

  15. Zona Mixta: Los deportistas ganan presencia en la dirigencia deportiva mundial

    En una nueva edición de “Zona Mixta”, el podcast en español de Around the Rings, Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández desarrollan el tema

  16. Mixed Zone

    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…

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  17. Mixed Zone Podcast: Spectators for the Winter Games, Boxing fix confirmed for Rio 2016

    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.

  18. Zona Mixta: La vela olímpica está en peligro

    Una conversación con Theresa Zabell, doble campeona olímpica en 470, acerca de los peligros que acechan a la vela

  19. Zona Mixta: los secretos del mundo olímpico

    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.

  20. Mixed Zone 2021-9-23 - Ed Hula & Gerard Farek

    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…

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  21. Interview with IPC President Andrew Parsons

    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...

  22. PODCAST: Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games enter homestretch

    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...

  23. ATRadio - Building a New Olympic Bid in Vancouver with John Furlong

    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.

  24. The Tokyo Report: One of a Kind Olympics Come to a Close

    Around the Rings Editor in Chief Sebastian Fest and ATR Founder Ed Hula review the Tokyo Olympics in this final podcast.

  25. Tokyo Report: Olympic History in Tokyo - Bill Mallon

    Olympic historian Bill Mallon reviews the Tokyo Games for the truly memorable events of the past two weeks.

  26. Tokyo Report: USOPC Readies to Switch from Tokyo to Beijing

    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.

  27. PODCAST: IOC Doyen Readies Key Speech on Olympics - Richard Pound

    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.

  28. PODCAST: París esperaba Messi con los brazos abiertos

    Una entrevista con Anne Hidalgo, la alcaldesa de París, y la promesa de nadar en el Sena.

  29. PODCAST: Birmingham, Alabama ready to welcome fans to The World Games 2022

    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.

  30. PODCAST: Tokyo Report - Record Setting Olympics, First Village COVID Cluster

    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.

  31. Tokyo Update - An IOC vice president says Tokyo Olympics will be successful

    IOC vice president Nicole Hoevertsz says the Tokyo Olympics will deliver a valuable legacy.

  32. PODCAST: ¿La tercera es la vencida? La saga de los Conte en el voleibol

    El padre, bronce en Seúl 88, perdió dos semifinales olímpicas. El hijo quiere terminar con esa historia y jugar la final

  33. PODCAST: Cuando el atletismo emociona - Sebastian Fest

    Italia reina en llos 100 metros y el salto de altura, mientras una venezolana rompe un técord mundial histórico

  34. Tokyo Report - The Final Week

    Around the Rings Olympic veterans Ed Hula and Brian Pinelli preview events for the last seven days of the Tokyo Olympics.

  35. Tokyo Report - A View from the Caribbean with Brian Lewis

    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.

  36. PODCAST Tensión Y Crisis Anímica En Los Juegos

    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.

  37. Tokyo Report - Unprecedented Challenges For Olympic Sponsors

    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.

  38. Tokyo Report: Big Surprises Planned for Olympics Closing Ceremony, Friday a Big Day

    Jon Tibbs, chairman of sports communications firm JTA, promises surprises from Paris 2024 during the Aug. 8 closing ceremony in Tokyo.

  39. PODCAST: Cómo Torcerle El Brazo A Los Organizadores De Los Juegos

    Novak Djokovic tiene una veta sindicalista, y en Tokio 2020 volvió a hacerla notar.

  40. Tokyo Report - A Surge In Virus Won't Stop The Olympics, Golfers Start Swinging

    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.

  41. Tokyo Report: Triathlon President Marisol Casado Hails Olympic Preps

    World Triathlon president Marisol Casado chats with Ed Hula about the competition in Tokyo.

  42. PODCAST: Sebastian Fest - La Playa Perfecta, La Playa Distópica

    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.

  43. PODCAST: China Y El Congreso De Los Estados Unidos Le Amargan La Vida Al COI

    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

  44. ATRadio: Top Golfers Fail Covid Tests

    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.

  45. PODCAST: La Pasion De Dos Hombres Cambia Los Juegos - Sebastian Fest

    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.

  46. ATRadio Tokyo Report Podcast - 7/24/2021

    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.

  47. ATRadio - Sin público, los Juegos son menos Juegos

    Tokio 2020 se abrió con una ceremonia inaugural, como todos los Juegis, pero esta vez no hubo fiesta.

  48. ATRadio Tokyo Report Podcast Debuts

    ATR founder and editor emeritus Ed Hula hosts a series of daily podcasts on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

  49. ATRadio with Sebastian Fest - Crónicas del Tokio olímpico

    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

  50. ATRadio: World Lacrosse Launches New Form of the Game

    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...

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"...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 events--knowing the players, and who and what is important. That's where ATR excels.For more than 20 years, Ed Hula and his team of correspondents have been on the scene of virtually every important event on the Olympic calendar. From the selection of every host city since 1990 to IOC votes on changing the sport program to multiple visits to assess cities' bids, Around the Rings is there.

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