IrishCentral 2016 Olympics - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/2016+Olympics IrishCentral 2016 Olympics en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Katie-Taylor-to-defend-her-boxing-gold-medal-in-2016-Rio-Olympics-174754971.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Katie-Taylor-to-defend-her-boxing-gold-medal-in-2016-Rio-Olympics-174754971.html Katie Taylor to defend her boxing gold medal in 2016 Rio Olympics (IrishCentral) Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:37:13 PDT
By: DARA KELLY

Ireland’s gold medalist Katie Taylor has decided to remain amateur and defend her title in Rio in 2016.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Rory-McIlroy-offered-chance-to-be-Irelands-flag-bearer-in-2016-Olympics-173264671.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Rory-McIlroy-offered-chance-to-be-Irelands-flag-bearer-in-2016-Olympics-173264671.html Rory McIlroy offered chance to be Ireland’s flag bearer in 2016 Olympics (IrishCentral) Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:12:54 PDT
By: JAMES O'SHEA

The head of Ireland’s Olympic Committee says he will offer Rory McIlroy the chance to carry the Irish Tricolor during the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, in return for committing to playing for Ireland.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Rory-McIlroy-rethinks-his-Olympic-2016-decision--does-not-want-to-choose-between-Ireland-and-Britain-170393786.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Rory-McIlroy-rethinks-his-Olympic-2016-decision--does-not-want-to-choose-between-Ireland-and-Britain-170393786.html Rory McIlroy rethinks his Olympic 2016 decision – doesn't want to choose between Ireland and Britain (IrishCentral) Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:39:58 PDT
By: DARA KELLY

Rory McIlroy has admitted that the heartfelt reaction by fans to his decision to choose the Great Britain team over the Irish team for the Rio 2016 Olympics has led him to think deeply about his decision.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Rory-McIlroy-denies-that-he-has-decided-to-play-for-Britain--in-the-2016-Olympics--169301026.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Rory-McIlroy-denies-that-he-has-decided-to-play-for-Britain--in-the-2016-Olympics--169301026.html Rory McIlroy denies that he has decided to play for Britain in the 2016 Olympics (IrishCentral) Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:18:19 PDT
By: JAMES O'SHEA

Read more: Why Rory McIlroy is happier to be British and not Irish

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sean_oshea/will-rory-mcilroy-declare-for-britain-or-ireland-in-2016-olympics----both-irish-and-british-likely-to-claim-golfs-hottest-superstar-166092516.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sean_oshea/will-rory-mcilroy-declare-for-britain-or-ireland-in-2016-olympics----both-irish-and-british-likely-to-claim-golfs-hottest-superstar-166092516.html Will Rory McIlroy declare for Britain or Ireland in 2016 Olympics? -- Both Irish and British likely to claim golf’s hottest superstar (IrishCentral) Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:16:33 PDT
Northern Irish world champion golfer Rory McIlroyHe is the hottest golfer on the planet, but already the question is being asked; who will Rory McIlroy play for in the 2016 Olympics when golf is included for the first time?As a Catholic reared in Northern Ireland, Rory has come under intense scrutiny for his political viewsHis grand uncle was murdered in The Troubles by Loyalist paramilitaries but McIlroy has never discussed itMcIlroy has avoided all political discussion The only incident of note came when some nationalists claimed he brushed off an Irish tricolor that was thrown at him after his 2011 win at the US Open but the video is inconclusive to say the least READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Sports-Digest--Padraig-Harrington-says-Rory-McIlroy-should-be-British-for-2016-Olympics-139008729.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Sports-Digest--Padraig-Harrington-says-Rory-McIlroy-should-be-British-for-2016-Olympics-139008729.html Sports Digest: Padraig Harrington says Rory McIlroy should be British for 2016 Olympics (IrishCentral) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:35:32 PST
By: CATHAL DERVAN

Padraig Harrington has caused something of a stir and suggested that Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell should play for Britain at the 2016 Olympics.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Padraig-Harrington-seeks-gold-at-2016-Olympics-64497222.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Padraig-Harrington-seeks-gold-at-2016-Olympics-64497222.html Padraig Harrington seeks gold at 2016 Olympics (IrishCentral) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:04:06 PDT
By: CATHAL DERVAN

Padraig Harrington is looking to win an Olympic gold medal in 2016 after golf was confirmed as an official sport for the games to be held in Rio De Janeiro.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Harrington-says-2016-Olympic-golf-will-be-bigger-than-the-Masters-63886652.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Harrington-says-2016-Olympic-golf-will-be-bigger-than-the-Masters-63886652.html Harrington says 2016 Olympic golf will be bigger than the Masters (IrishCentral) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:50:08 PDT
By: KELLY FINCHAM

Ireland's Padraig Harrington says Olympic golf will be bigger than the Open or the U.S. Masters!

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Chicago-loses-out-on-2016-Olympic-bid-in-the-first-round-63274412.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Chicago-loses-out-on-2016-Olympic-bid-in-the-first-round-63274412.html Chicago loses out on 2016 Olympic bid in the first round (IrishCentral) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:47:05 PDT
By: DECLAN O'KELLY

Chicago lost out in its bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games after the city was eliminated after the first round of voting.

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