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Too small, too hot and too risky to stage the Olympics
By rejecting Olympic bids from Doha and Baku to host the 2020 Games the International Olympic Committee has sent a strong message about its priorities. It is a message that will resonate particularly loudly at Fifa headquarters in Zurich.
The IOC was faced with its toughest hosting decision in many years when it met in Quebec on Wednesday. On the table were five bids, all of them problematic.
On one side were Doha and Baku, flush with mineral wealth and ambition, but with major questions over their capacity and, in Doha’s case, carrying reputational baggage.
On the other were three problematic bids from more established cities. Madrid wants to host the Games despite facing economic crisis. Japan wants to use 2020 as a catalyst for recovery from earthquake and tsunami. Istanbul brings infrastructure challenges, and is currently proposing the unrealistic double of staging the European Championships and the Olympics within three months.
But faced with a choice between economic uncertainty and the unknown impact of Doha and Baku flooding the bidding race with unlimited marketing budgets, the IOC went for the former. Only three cities will go forward into the weakest summer Games field in some time.
The IOC insist that the decision was not political, and published a 90-page technical report to prove it. The reasons given for avoiding Doha and Baku are sound. But there is no question that politics, and a desire to protect the IOC’s credibility, played a major part.
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Miss Mimi said
I hope Japan gets it. They ...I hope Japan gets it. They could use the positive boost after the tsunami. :)
"I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you." Ed Koch
RADIUS said
i'm with u MM :) ...i'm with u MM :)
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flor1212 said
I prefer Turkey getting it ...as it will solidify it's role in the surrounding region. It will be a disaster for Spain to get it with it's current economic problem.
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fubar said
If Istanbul gets it, then ...If Istanbul gets it, then there will be little chance of Doha getting it anytime soon. These big sports events are usually rotated around globally.
It would be highly unlikely that it would go from Turkey to Qatar consecutively.
friendlyme said
MADRID ...I will vote for Madrid, Spain. The location is very safe compared to Japan's tsunami and Turkey's earthquake.
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mozaismyhero said
I would have to agree with ...I would have to agree with Japan. Spain is bankrupt, Istanbul will get the Euros in 2020 which will be big for them.
LincolnPirate said
I suggest Olympia in Greece. ...I suggest Olympia in Greece. Let the world contribute to "their" games.
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
drsam said
fubar istanbul is in europe, ...fubar
istanbul is in europe, not asia, so it won't hinder qatar in the futur.
turkey as a whole, plays in europe athletic,football,... and istambul is physically in europe (west of dardanelles straight)
britexpat said
LP .. ...Agree with you. The games should be held in Greece with portion of the revenues generated shared amongst participating nations.
As far as Qatar's bid is concerned, after the FIFA fiasco, the IOC probably didn't want to take any risks.
nomerci said
Drsam, I thought Istanbul was ...Drsam, I thought Istanbul was both...as the city is divided by the Bosporus into Asia and Europe.
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
nomerci said
I also feel that the Games ...I also feel that the Games should be in Greece...but they have to be conducted the same way they were a long time ago....:P
It sure would get Greece a lot of attention...:P:P:)P
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
flor1212 said
Is Greece a bidding nation? ...????????
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nomerci said
No flor, but Greece is the ...No flor, but Greece is the founder of the Olympic games.
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
flor1212 said
so Greece have the ...inherent right?
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nomerci said
Never mind Flor. ...Never mind Flor.
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
flor1212 said
it's only a discussion Nomerci, ...can't you defend your choice?
So the idea is giving it to a non-bidding nation RATHER than to Qatar?
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nomerci said
Yes flor, but only if the ...Yes flor, but only if the games are conducted the exact way the early participants in Greece played them :P
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
mozaismyhero said
Back to competing naked again ...Back to competing naked again eh nomerci?
mozaismyhero said
Of course that was well ...Of course that was well before Christianity and Islam but during the time of other gods
nomerci said
Ah mozaismyhero, you just HAD ...Ah mozaismyhero, you just HAD ot give it away, did you.
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
drsam said
competing naked...that will ...competing naked...that will fill up the stadiums with more fighting to get in!
nomerci said
Should get Greece the much ...Should get Greece the much needed revenue :P
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
britexpat said
But in those days only Males ...But in those days only Males participated. So Saudis will be OK..
AngelinaBallerina said
Aha but aren't Dubai going ...Aha but aren't Dubai going for the 2024 Olympics???
nomerci said
Brit, see, the perfect ...Brit, see, the perfect solution!
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
Mike Shamrock said
flor1212, Madrid is by far ...flor1212, Madrid is by far one of the best choices, they have an excellent metro rail system and plenty of hotel rooms to host all guests from many different destinations. Hosting the olympics could serve them a great stimulus plan.
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flor1212 said
Mike, I would agree with the place ...but hosting such events entails a LOT of amount, and Spain at the moment is in the brink of bankruptcy!
And maybe, their bid is some kind of a diversionary tactic for the government.
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mozaismyhero said
It would be no benefit to ...It would be no benefit to Madrid or Spain. Yes an Olympics gives a short term boost but studies have shown the post depression in the economy is just as big if not bigger.
drsam said
agree with MIMH even China ...agree with MIMH
even China struggles with it's post olympics. they're wondering what to do with the stadiums built!! a country of 1.4 billions!! think of post doha 2022, what to do with all the hotel rooms build, the infrastructure build to serve hundred of thousands that have left with the end of the world cup? that's why doha is planing to deconstruct the stadiums and give them to poor countries, and have made clear that hotels from bahrein to UAE will be relied upon.
UkEngQatar said
drsam most of the hotels are ...drsam most of the hotels are being catered for the Saudis, so even after the games they will flock to this play ground state..:)
drsam said
Uk i don't believe Qatar's ...Uk
i don't believe Qatar's objective is to become a touristic destination like bahrain or emirates. it uses sports and international meetings to make an image of itself and be known abroad. maybe aiming to attract religious tourism/religiously right or ethic tourism but not any tourism. they even created awards for ethical religiously right tourism and hotels.
Miss Mimi said
Well if Qatar can't even ...Well if Qatar can't even build a nursery properly, I don't think they can build a stadium. I sincerely hope FIFA takes note and pulls the World Cup from them.
"I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you." Ed Koch
fubar said
Soccer’s new investigative ...Soccer’s new investigative body will probably examine the bids that won Russia and Qatar World Cup hosting rights once a head is appointed for the independent committee, according to the former U.K. attorney general advising FIFA on reform.
The race to stage the 2018 and 2022 editions of the $5 billion World Cup drew attention to weaknesses in FIFA’s internal governance procedures after several members of its decision-making board were accused of wrongdoing.
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Will the Villagio incident make FIFA take another look at Qatar?
LincolnPirate said
It depends, fubar, on how ...It depends, fubar, on how much Qatar is willing to pay!
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
mozaismyhero said
I don't think we can link the ...I don't think we can link the two events. Let's hope some serious lessons are learned and the stadiums and infrastructue are not built on the cheap with poor standards.
flor1212 said
world cup again ...are you not tired of linking everything to it? What's next? Even nursery school?
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fatlawia said
from wikipedia ...Turkey is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia (mostly in the Anatolian peninsula) and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe
drsam said
yes fatlawia. ur right; ...yes fatlawia. ur right; geographicaly, 90% of turkey is in Asia. but sport wise it is an european country, evolving in european competitions.
so choosing istambul, will not hinder asian futur bidders.