[ghost1]

I remember they had plans for a 2014 bid, but the NOC head said it isn't feasible

About 2018 - I think they have some chances, although we need to see some concrete plans first. But the effort is there - great site

[amorincognito]

Thank you, Wikipedia!

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Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae, or small sacks of oil, in the body. The term bursa (plural bursae) is Latin for purse, which is what a bursa resembles.

Looks like something that could happen at a WOG.

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Bursa is the capital of the Bursa Province in northwestern Turkey. With a population of 1,194,687 (2000 census), it is Turkey's fourth largest city.

Also looks like something that could happen at a WOG.  It is quite near Istanbul (at least compared to Erzurum), while still being a large city in its own right.

Where's Kendegra to find info on the all-important vertical drop?

And the site is all in Turkish.  Any maps?

[Michael]

The Winter Olympics in Turkey? That's a pretty wacky idea IMO. But then again, hosting the Summer Olympics there seems to be a pretty wacky idea to the IOC. Perhaps this would be their best shot?

P.S. Yo Barron, I see you on the active list at the bottom of the main page for like the first time ever. I thought you hid yourself.

[alexaus]

Seriously, no winter olympics in Turkey..I want a summer Olympics in Istanbul for 2016...that would be amazing.. and I think the world would much prefer this over another American city bid... how boring.  Leave the winter games to the small club of European nations, Canada and US as well as Japan and Korea and go for the SOG.

[DJS]

Yes it is true! Bursa/Uludag and Kayseri/Erciyes will bid for 2018 or 2022 Winter Olympics!

Is it possible?

Official 2018 Bursa Site

[baron-pierreIV]

DJS, on Mar. 05 2006,13:19, said:

Yes it is true! Bursa... will bid for 2018 or 2022 Winter Olympics!

Is that where the condition 'bursitis' comes from?  After all, tularemia comes from Tulare County, California.  

The Bursitis Games!!

[baron-pierreIV]

I can see Bursa 2018's slogan:  

Pain Lives Here.  The Bursitis Games!!   :wwww:

[beatles]

baron-pierreIV, on Mar. 05 2006,15:03, said:

DJS, on Mar. 05 2006,13:19, said:

Yes it is true! Bursa... will bid for 2018 or 2022 Winter Olympics!

Is that where the condition 'bursitis' comes from?  After all, tularemia comes from Tulare County, California.  

The Bursitis Games!!

Not much outbreaks of tuleremia here in Visalia, Tulare County, just our worst air quality in America! :grinning:

[Durban Sandshark]

Besides, Turkey has yet to win an Olympic medal in the Winter Olympic Games.

Don't know if figure skater Tugba Karademir will be an Olympic contender by then.

[Guardian]

Isn't Erzurum the only candidate for the 2011 Winter Universiade right now? According to the Wikipedia site, it seems to be the case.