News from the NOCs -- Asian Chief Reflects on Year; Austrian Gathering
(ATR) Asian NOC chief reflects on "successful" year of Asian sporting events ... Austrians honor Olympic great ... Funeral set for NOC chief ... Australian trailblazer died.

Olympic Photodesk -- Thorpedo Comeback; Judo Grand Slam; Asian Winter Games
(ATR) A legend confirms his comeback, a star returns to form, an IOC member appears in court, and winter athletes the world over compete for medal glory ... More in this Olympic Photodesk.

Olympic Newsdesk - 2016, 2014 Construction Chiefs; Asian Games Criticism
(ATR) Head of Rio 2016 construction agency named ... Corruption denied in Sochi job changes ... Asian Winter Games criticism ... Munich 2018 to Astana 2011.

Almaty 2011 Chief Ousted; Fencing World Championships; Istanbul, Indian Bids
(ATR) Venue concerns spark shakeup for upcoming Asian Winter Games ... Fencing world championships begin Wednesday ... Turkish official says country is ready to host Olympics ... Commonwealth Games official warns India not to rush bid.
