The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has refused to commit further funds to covering debts racked up by organisers of the 2016 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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IOC issues Zika guidelines as price tag rises for Rio 2016
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IOC committed to Pyeongchang 2018 amid tension in Korea
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