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FYI, on 13 October 2010 - 06:20 PM, said:
Tokyo was never really considered a front-runner for 2016 because like Madrid (i.e. too soon for Europe after London), it was just seen as "too soon" to go back to Asia only 8 years after Beijing. Nothing was wrong with their bid other than their timing. If they decide to go for 2020, their chances will be much, much better, especially if Munich or Annecy land the 2018 Winter Games.
I would say that Munich or Annecy MUST land 2018 if Tokyo is going to have a shot at 2020. The IOC might do European WOG/SOG back to back, but not Asian ones.
