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26 February 2016
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6 March 2016
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Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Village targets lasting legacy
February 26 - Lillehammer 2016 promises its Winter Youth Olympic Village will act as a catalyst for future development in Norwegian sport and is set to leave a lasting legacy as one of the strongest development regions in Northern Europe.Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympics gets early boost from IOC Coordination Commission
October 26 - Lillehammer 2016 has been given an early boost in its preparations for the Winter Youth Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission praised plans for the competition.Exclusive: Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympics could pave way for Norway 2022 Winter Games bid
August 27 - Hosting a successful Winter Youth Olympic Games could help enhance Norway's international reputation and encourage a potential bid from the country for the 2022 Winter Games, said Siri Hatlen, the chair of Lillehammer 2016. Ruggiero to chair Lillehammer 2016 IOC Coordination Commission
March 9 - Four-time Olympic medallist Angela Ruggiero (pictured) of the United States has been named as the chair for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer.Exclusive: Lillehammer 2016 promise to bring own identity to Winter Youth Olympics
February 10 - Lillehammer 2016 will bring their own identity to the Winter Youth Olympic Games when they host the next event, the chair Siri Hatlen (pictured) has promised.Businesswoman appointed head of Lillehammer 2016
January 22 - Norwegian businesswoman Siri Hatlen (pictured) has been appointed chair for the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games following the recommendation of the country's Minister of Culture Anniken Huitfeldt.Lillehammer awarded 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
December 7 - Lillehammer were today awarded the second Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2016 - which was hardly a surprise as they were the only candidate.Lillehammer set to host 2016 Winter Youth Olympics after confirmed as only bidder
December 17 -The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that Lillehammer in Norway as the sole bidders for the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Lillehammer considering bid for 2016 Winter Youth Olympics
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
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April 16 - Lillehammer, who hosted what is generally regarded as the best-ever Winter Olympics, are weighing up whether to launch a bid for the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
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