国产热热热精品,亚洲视频久久】日韩,三级婷婷在线久久,99人妻精品视频,精品九热人人肉肉在线,AV东京热一区二区,91po在线视频观看,久久激情宗合,青青草黄色手机视频

  Home>News Center>Sports
         
 

New York recruits Muhammad Ali for Singapore vote
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-06-21 09:58

Muhammad Ali will add heavyweight support for New York's bid to stage the 2012 Olympic Games at next month's vote in Singapore.

Ali, a gold medallist at the 1960 Rome Olympics, will travel to Singapore as a member of the New York delegation for the vote on July 6, bid organizers said on Monday.

New York are up against London, Madrid, Moscow and Paris in the race to stage the 2012 Games.

Laila Ali, left, poses with her father, boxing great Muhammad Ali, after her win against Erin Toughill, Saturday, June 11, 2005,at the MCI Center in Washington. (AP
Laila Ali, left, poses with her father, boxing great Muhammad Ali, after her win against Erin Toughill, Saturday, June 11, 2005,at the MCI Center in Washington.[AP]
Earlier this month political arm-twisting failed to keep state legislators from defeating a critical plan for a $2 billion Manhattan stadium.

Instead organizers announced a new stadium deal with the New York Mets in an effort to keep alive the city's hopes of hosting the Games.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg revealed a new deal with the Mets that would allow the Games to be held in the 80,000-capacity stadium the baseball team is building in the borough of Queens.

Monday's announcement is the latest move in an attempt to boost the bid.

"We are deeply honored," mayor Michael Bloomberg said. "In 1996, Muhammad Ali's courageous lighting of the Olympic cauldron was one of the most powerful displays of the Olympic spirit ever.

"We are forever in awe of this great man who transcends all divides and touches us all. His athletic ability, indomitable spirit and grace have been an inspiration to tens of millions around the world."

Ali said: "When I look back and remember my greatest, most exciting moments as a boxer, competing in New York and competing in the Olympics are at the top of that list.

"To bring them together and hold the Games in New York City would be unforgettable for everyone involved, including myself."



The 13th Annual ESPY Awards
The 13th Annual ESPY Awards
China lost to Cuba 3-2 in volleyball GP
 
  Today's Top News     Top Sports News
 

Taiwan's KMT Party to elect new leader Saturday

 

   
 

'No trouble brewing,' beer industry insists

 

   
 

Critics see security threat in Unocal bid

 

   
 

DPRK: Nuke-free peninsula our goal

 

   
 

Workplace death toll set to soar in China

 

   
 

No foreign controlling stakes in steel firms

 

   
  Fit-again Hao sets sights on Premiership prize with Blades
   
  Vieira move to Juve sealed - report
   
  China downs Cuba in women's basketball international
   
  Yao Ming predicts 2008 medal glory
   
  Gilardino's transfer to Milan put on hold
   
  Robinho ready to become Real player
   
 
  Go to Another Section  
 
 
  Story Tools  
   
Advertisement
         
汾阳市| 吉林市| 茌平县| 错那县| 子洲县| 西畴县| 九龙坡区| 延川县| 呈贡县| 长武县| 浪卡子县| 阿拉尔市| 恭城| 晴隆县| 来宾市| 霍邱县| 定兴县| 永平县| 江永县| 奈曼旗| 玛纳斯县| 堆龙德庆县| 民丰县| 甘孜县| 福安市| 乌鲁木齐县| 和硕县| 桃江县| 延边| 通山县| 阜平县| 潼南县| 运城市| 铜川市| 星子县| 蓝田县| 孙吴县| 昭平县| 清苑县| 资溪县| 岐山县|