Olympic Committee released a statement saying its Olympic Solidarity budget for the 2017 to 2020 period was a 16 percent increase on the $439,870,000 from the 2013-16.This increase sh

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The IOC has budgeted $509,285,000 to fund development and assistance programs for athletes and national Olympic committees over the next four years, placing extra emphasis on refugee athletes.The International Olympic Committee released a statement saying its Olympic Solidarity budget for the 2017 to 2020 period was a 16 percent increase on the $439,870,000 from the 2013-16.This increase shows that the athletes remain at the heart of all our activity, said Pere Miro, the IOCs deputy director general for relations with the Olympic movement.The funding represents a share of the broadcast rights from the 2016 and 2018 Olympics, and is for programs prioritizing athlete development, training of coaches and sports administrators.There are two new programs across the 21 proposed for 2017-20, including one that puts extra emphasis on refugee athlete support.The IOC said building on the experience in Rio, where a refugee Olympic team competed for the first time, it would create a dedicated program to provide NOCs with the opportunity to identify and support a small number of refugee athletes living in their countries to prepare and participate in international competitions. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Ryan-Jensen-Jersey/ . Now, correct me if Im wrong but I saw one official distinctly pointing at the net indicating a good goal but after an inconclusive review they overturned the goal. Shouldnt the ruling on the ice (good goal) stand after an inconclusive review? Why was this overturned? James Veaudry Pembroke, ON -- Hey Kerry, Youll get a lot of these, but why was the Montreal goal against Nashville Saturday night overturned? Eller puts the puck on net and the on ice ruling from the ref behind the net is a Montreal goal. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Marshal-Yanda-Jersey/ . The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. Napoli staged a second-half comeback from two goals down after Gervinhos opener and a stunning strike from Kevin Strootman. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Joe-Flacco-Jersey/ .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Tavon-Young-Jersey/ . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Javorius-Allen-Jersey/ . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. College football without rivalries would be like the beach without sand.Theyre a big reason college football season never ends. Fans go back and forth just as passionately in March and July as they do in September and November.Thankfully, were getting two of our most revered rivalries back. Penn State and Pittsburgh will resume their grudge match this season, and Notre Dame and Michigan reportedly are set to renew their rivalry in 2018.Thats a nice start, but why stop there?Here are five more rivalries that need to be resumed immediately:Texas vs. Texas A&MLike petulant children, the powers that be at Texas and Texas A&M have given us all of the silly reasons these two bitter Lone Star State rivals wont play annymore.dddddddddddd You know the narrative. Texas doesnt need Texas A&M, and Texas A&M doesnt need Texas now that the two schools are in different conferences. As they so readily point out on the Forty Acres, the Aggies are the ones who left the Big 12 for the SEC. And while thats true, its shameful that these two behemoths in that state cant find a way to play. The two coaches, Texas Charlie Strong and Texas A&Ms Kevin Sumlin, have both been on the record in the last year or so as saying that they would like to see the series renewed. Heres hoping their bosses come to their senses. Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Womens Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys China Youth NFL Jerseys Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Outlet Jerseys From China Jerseys NFL Cheap Disocunt Football Jerseys Wholesale NFL Gear Wholesale Jerseys 2018 NFL Jerseys Outlet Wholesale Jerseys 2019 NFL Jerseys Outlet ' ' '