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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2013 15:17:01 GMT 1
The host city for the 2020 Olympics will be chosen on Saturday and experts say the race is too close to call.
Madrid is seen as the slight favourite, having narrowly missed out in the races for 2012 and 2016. Tokyo is not far behind and would be looking to stage the games for the first time since 1964, though the ongoing radiation problems at Fukushima could count against it. Istanbul can't be counted out either, and could have a realistic chance of being the first host city in a Muslim country.
Jacques Rogge's successor as IOC president will be elected, and delegates will also vote on which sport should complete the line-up from a choice of wrestling (initially dropped from the programme), squash and baseball/softball (part of the games between 1992 and 2008).
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Post by Shireblogger on Sept 6, 2013 15:49:46 GMT 1
Istanbul would be a fantastic location. One of my favourite cities in the world, and some of the most passionate sports fans. It would also be good value for foreign visitors. I'd be tempted to go if Istanbul won.
Madrid would be fine, but surely the dire Spanish economy, and the fact that Barcelona hosted a games not so long ago, counts against it.
Tokyo is the obvious choice. Excellent infrastructure, the right time zones for a huge Asian audience, a good climate, and safe finances.
I want Istanbul. I think Tokyo will win.
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Post by Mart!n on Sept 6, 2013 15:57:24 GMT 1
I'm not sure about Madrid, as Shireblogger hit on the Spanish economy, I would rather see Istanbul hosting. Beijing (China) hosted quite recently (2008) with Japan as neighbours, so I don't think Tokyo will get it.
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Sept 6, 2013 17:22:43 GMT 1
Im pretty sure the people of japan wont be happy if the fact china hosted recently counts against them. Istanbul or tokyo for me 50/50
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Post by Panda on Sept 7, 2013 1:32:31 GMT 1
Stupid BBC, it's on Saturday, not Sunday.
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Post by Robbie on Sept 7, 2013 2:39:15 GMT 1
I voted for Madrid but it will be a close run thing between all three cities.
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Post by rubcale on Sept 7, 2013 16:46:09 GMT 1
Hadn't realised this vote was coming up. Normally there would be something in the papers about it but I haven't noticed anything. First I heard was this morning on Five Live.
Apparently they think the vote is too close to call between the three of them.
I've voted for Istanbul more in hope than expectation - with the large Hispanic influence throughout the world now I think Madrid will probably sway it although I don't know how they will be able to afford it. I still feel it is too soon after 1992 for Spain to host it again.
However with what would appear to be technical problems associated with Rio would they be inclined to go with Istanbul and then there are the continuing problems at Fukishima?
I presume though all the bids have been thoroughly inspected.
Who is in the running to succeed Jacques Rogge?
Of the three proposed sports it is likely to be wrestling which gets the nod. If tennis and golf are included I would like it to be squash but tbh I don't think these sports are really in the Olympic spirit.
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Post by Panda on Sept 7, 2013 17:30:37 GMT 1
Who is in the running to succeed Jacques Rogge? The six candidates are: Thomas Bach (Germany) - fencing gold medalist in 1976 Sergei Bubka (Ukraine) - pole vault gold medalist in 1988 and world record holder Richard Carrion (Puerto Rico) - no competitive sporting background Denis Oswald (Switzerland) - rowing bronze medalist in 1968 Ng Ser Miang (Singapore) - no competitive sporting background CK Wu (Chinese Taipei) - no competitive sporting background I believe Bach is the favourite, with Miang his nearest rival. |
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Post by suedehead on Sept 7, 2013 17:46:52 GMT 1
The Spanish are saying that most of the venues are already built so they are putting themselves forward as the least risky option. One of the unknown factors is how many voting countries might be considering a bid for 2024. As an example, if France are thinking of having another go, they won't vote for Madrid. That could be worse news for Istanbul as that might rule out both Europe and (at least some of) Asia for 2024. The Istanbul bid is also the most expensive so, with the Turkish economy hardly being in great shape, I suspect that will come third. If I was a betting man my money would be on Madrid even though it would be only 28 years after Barcelona.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2013 18:14:13 GMT 1
Voted for Istanbul. Would also like to see Squash in the Olympics!
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Post by Panda on Sept 7, 2013 20:12:32 GMT 1
Madrid eliminated, down to Istanbul and Tokyo. Announcement in about an hour.
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Sept 7, 2013 20:37:31 GMT 1
woo, come on tokyo
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Post by Panda on Sept 7, 2013 21:05:45 GMT 1
It turns out Madrid and Istanbul were tied after the first vote and there had to be a run-off vote to see who got eliminated.
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Post by Panda on Sept 7, 2013 21:20:21 GMT 1
It's Tokyo!
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Post by Mart!n on Sept 7, 2013 22:31:35 GMT 1
Really surprised Istanbul didn't get it actually, oh well Tokyo it is
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Post by rubcale on Sept 8, 2013 9:20:58 GMT 1
Pretty surprised at the result especially Madrid being eliminated first.
What this does is make it odds-on it will be Europe in 2024.
Madrid vs Paris? Although who knows what other cities might throw their hats in the ring.
Tokyo should be a good venue though.
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Post by o on Sept 8, 2013 11:06:50 GMT 1
Yeah, they have pots of cash to throw at it as well!
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Post by greendemon on Sept 8, 2013 11:52:58 GMT 1
i think the current instability in the region may have put them off istanbul. i do hope they bid again and get to host it in the future - we still haven't had an olympics in a mainly muslim country, and istanbul is a great city.
still, i'm glad tokyo got it on balance as it is a safe choice - i don't know if madrid would have been able to afford it. i think they'll wait for the european economy to sort itself out before awarding the games to spain, but maybe paris will get it for 2024...
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Post by suedehead on Sept 8, 2013 11:53:09 GMT 1
Pretty surprised at the result especially Madrid being eliminated first. What this does is make it odds-on it will be Europe in 2024. Madrid vs Paris? Although who knows what other cities might throw their hats in the ring. Tokyo should be a good venue though. Istanbul may well have another go. Rome and Berlin must also be possibilities. Rome last held the Games in 1960 and (West) Germany in 1972. |
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Post by Mart!n on Sept 8, 2013 12:07:20 GMT 1
I don't think the games have been held in the balkan countries yet since they broke away, it be nice for one of the balkan countries to host but some of those are just too small to host the Olympics.
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