IOC launches social media section for fans and athletes April 18, 2012 - 20:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The IOC is offering Olympics fans closer contact with athletes through social networking during the London Games, AP reported. The International Olympic Committee has launched a section on its official website for users to "view in real time what the athletes competing at the games are saying on social media sites." The IOC says more than 1,000 Olympians have joined the Athletes' Hub which will stream posts from their Facebook and Twitter accounts. Hub users can sign up at www.olympic.org/hub to search a directory of athletes by country or sport. The IOC says athletes will take part in real-time live chats from the Olympic village during the July 27-August 12 games.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
