2004 in sports

See also: 2003 in sports, other events of 2004, 2005 in sports, list of 'years in sports'.

Events

On January 28, International Olympic Committee Vice-President Kim Un-yong is arrested on charges of corruption in Seoul. Prosecutors arrest Kim minutes after an arrest warrant is issued by the Seoul District Court, and the 72-year-old was put behind bars after his pre-trial detention was approved.

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January 28 - International Olympic Committee - Vice-President - Kim Un-yong - Seoul

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On April 27, the International Olympic Committee takes out insurance in case the Athens Olympic Games are canceled due to terrorism or natural disasters.

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April 27 - International Olympic Committee - Athens - Olympic Games - Terrorism - Natural disaster

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On May 18, the International Olympic Committee announced the list of cities accepted as candidates to host the 2012 Olympic Games. The five candidate cities are Paris, New York, Moscow, London and Madrid.

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May 18 - International Olympic Committee - 2012 - Olympic Games - Paris - New York - Moscow - London - Madrid

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