Why does Rio want to have the opening ceremonies in Maracana stadium? What is their problem with having the Opening Ceremonies in Joćo Havelange Stadium? Is it the capacity of Joćo Havelange? Because if it is, what makes them think that Joćo Havelange Olympic Stadium is sufficient for Athletics?
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:10 PM
It's the Olympic Winter Games (OWG) NOT "Winter Olympic Games' (WOG <----- NO NO NO!)
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:13 PM
It is the capacity of JH Stadium plus the symbolism of Marcana.
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:16 PM
And let me guess, you guys can't put an athletics field in Maracana?
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
It's the Olympic Winter Games (OWG) NOT "Winter Olympic Games' (WOG <----- NO NO NO!)
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:25 PM
I think this a good discussion to have, but it's one that we've had several times over.
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:30 PM
OneTimeOnly, on Oct 4 2009, 12:16 AM, said:
And let me guess, you guys can't put an athletics field in Maracana?
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
But why? The Winter Games use stadia ONLY for Ceremonies, so why should it be any different for the Summer?
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:33 PM
OneTimeOnly, on Oct 4 2009, 01:16 AM, said:
And let me guess, you guys can't put an athletics field in Maracana?
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
We have an athletics stadium approved by IAAF and we are not up to wasting money on having another one.
This requirement doesn't exist, then there will be 2 stadia.
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:34 PM
OneTimeOnly, on Oct 3 2009, 08:16 PM, said:
And let me guess, you guys can't put an athletics field in Maracana?
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
That's really crappy.
The IOC should make a requirement that Athletics and the Opening Ceremonies must be held in the same stadium. That way you either build a stadium that can accommodate both, or you don't bid.
Please explain the real problem of having the opening cerimonies in another stadium...
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:55 PM
baron-pierreIV, on Oct 3 2009, 07:30 PM, said:
But why? The Winter Games use stadia ONLY for Ceremonies, so why should it be any different for the Summer?
The winter games are irrelevant, IMO, to the issue.
It's the Olympic Winter Games (OWG) NOT "Winter Olympic Games' (WOG <----- NO NO NO!)
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 06:59 PM
Feheva, on Oct 3 2009, 07:34 PM, said:
Please explain the real problem of having the opening cerimonies in another stadium...
Because it's garbage to do so. I really hate it. There should be only ONE Olympic Stadium, where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held, and Athletics should be held there, as well, with the competitions taking place under the flame. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. If a bid city in Europe, North America, or Asia proposed this, I doubt it would be well received. Brazil just doesn't have the money to build a new stadium, and I think Brazil was given a pass on this issue. No one else would have been, IMO.
It's the Olympic Winter Games (OWG) NOT "Winter Olympic Games' (WOG <----- NO NO NO!)
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Posted 03 October 2009 - 07:06 PM
Well - the ceremonies of Paris 1900 took place at the velodrome - that was the first and the last time so far that the ceremonies were not held in the tack and field venue.
Personally I am absolutely not a fan of that since athletics is the main sport of the Olympic Games and the venue for track and field is a kind of home during the games...
Personally I am absolutely not a fan of that since athletics is the main sport of the Olympic Games and the venue for track and field is a kind of home during the games...
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