I wanna a 2020 bid! idont wanna a2018 winterbid

Madrid 2016 official: Rio has worst Olympics bid

September 30, 2009

MADRID (AP) — A Madrid 2016 Olympics bid official has reportedly labeled rival Rio de Janeiro's bid the "worst" of the four cities competing for the right to host the games.

Spanish Olympic Committee vice president Jose Maria Odriozola called Rio "the worst bid" according to Spanish news agency Efe on Wednesday.

Odriozola said Rio's standing as one of the favorites for Friday's vote comes down to marketing and sentimentality and security remains an issue.

"At this point, the IOC is not going to risk it and take the Games to a site where it doesn't have total confidence that it can be done well," said Odriozola, who is also president of the Spanish athletics federation.

Madrid is also competing against Chicago and Tokyo for the right to host the 2016 Summer Games.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/20...216501805_x.htm

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Madrid mayor ‘less confident’ about Olympic bid

September 30, 2009

MADRID’S mayor has said he felt more confident about the city’s Olympic bid before meeting the Committee in Copenhagen than afterwards.

Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón told reporters yesterday that he felt a little nervous when presenting his city to the judges in the Danish capital.

But the mayor stresses that Madrid has ‘very favourable circumstances’ that could swing the vote in its favour.

“We have the best product and we have generated a scenario where the evaluation of the product’s quality will be a determining factor,” states Ruiz-Gallardón.

He claims to have ‘many hunches’ about the Spanish capital’s chances, but did not want to go into detail for fear of tempting fate.

Madrid’s mayor is also anxious about what he calls the ‘Obama effect’, which could mean Chicago wins more votes.

But this remains to be seen, with Chicago and Río de Janeiro having locked horns over the latter’s mayor’s having heavily criticised the Brazilian city.

The final decision as to where the 2016 Olympics will be held takes place this Friday.

http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/17128...out-olympic-bid

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Felicidades a Rio...pero la deuda del COI para con Madrid va creciendo...

What a shame! And best wishes to the Madrileños and all Spaniards who backed the bid, without doubt the best as a real and dependable project, with such effort and love--Spanish-speakers in the Americas shared your enthusiasm.

Congratulations to Rio...but the IOC debt toward Madrid continues to grow...

I mean...what was the Madrid gov't thinking?

All in Madrid are waiting for you.

Madrid is the 12th city of the world in quality life.

Madrid has one of the best night life of Europe.

Madrid has some of the most important museums of the world.

Madrid has the best public transport of Europe.

Spain is the prefer country for European tourist and Madrid was last year the city most visited.

The people in Madrid is marvellous, more than 400000 of them was in a party in the Cibeles square last sunday for Madrid2016.

Say Madrid is say Real Madrid, the best Football club of the world and the best basketball club of Europe in the 20th Century.

We are falling in love for the Olympic games.

We love you.

Olympic games of 2016 for Madrid.

I think some European Countries and north africans a,d a few asians!

Bwin

Begawin

Original Interview in Spanish

"We got through a very severe selection"

During the last elections in the United States, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon said his political preference was Barack Obama, but hee personally prefered John McCain. Many thought that this was another of his convoluted sentences, but was simple. If Obama won, Chicago became a formidable rival to Madrid 2016. A year later, the mayor of Madrid and Obama will sit close to each other in the main hall of the Bella Center in Copenhagen tomorrow to defend the Olympic projects in their hometowns. In the gossip of the Marriott hotel where IOC members are, the wooden spoon is for Tokyo. But nobody trusts anybody, and the mayor rushes every minute to convince the commissioners.

Question. Back stage four years ago. What has changed?

Madrid have submitted a very professional application. There is no lost detail. I met IOC members that talked to me about each of the facilities we have. The project is very attractive, compact and safe. Had a management audit of our bid would be a very high value and would rank the highest of all.

What has improved?

A project that adds more compact and effort has been done so far. Deficiencies are resolved as accommodation, which generated uncertainty in the IOC.

The Obama effect has pushed Chicago in the betting. Will it have consequences?

We don't make such an estimated speculation. We try to talk and convince the maximum number of IOC members. Obama's presence demonstrates the importance of the Games to a city. And that's what the candidates have received. His presence gives the relevance of the Olympic movement. That said, I again say that the ability of conviction that our bid will be headed by the King is an asset that will not be overshadowed by the U.S. President.

You do not want to greet Obama, like everyone?

What I want is that Madrid is elected host city. Right now my priority is not making any political relationship unrelated to the nomination.

What explains the enthusiasm that has attracted the average application of Rio?

There was not average. Many tried and only four cities shortlisted. The four are in a position to host the Games. No one may surprise if any of the four win.

Does the latest report was more severe with Madrid than with the rest?

Absolutely not. Strengthened the candidacy of Madrid. Our observations, unlike those of other candidates, were likely to be corrected before reaching Copenhagen. And that's what did the government of Spain with the anti-doping legislation. It has given us the opportunity to take into consideration how important the IOC opinion is that the Spanish authorities have gone so far as to modify a decree law. We have turned the problem into an opportunity. Spain is a country that wants the Olympics so when they make a dissenting report, we modify our legislation.

Doesn't it seem crazy that a non-democratic or legal legitimacy in Spain is able to modify a law passed by a council of ministers?

The decree law has modified the same democratic body that approved it. The reasons are a response to different criteria, and one is the IOC. And it is perfectly deserving a government that takes this into account. In a few years the criteria of the World Anti-Doping Agency shall be those taken into consideration for those who want to organize sports competitions.

What has been the toughest time in three years?

Physical exertion has meant being at all times when the IOC allowed us to speak to committee members. I am the only one of four mayors who has not missed any presentation on five continents. And that requires physical exertion and important agenda. It's tough. But also rewarding.

How many countries has been?

I've been round the world several times.

Which is the sweetest moment of these three years?

On Friday at 18:30, when we say we will organize the Games.

Can you talk about second and third voting agreements?

A. No. It would be impossible. We ask the vote for Madrid. But when a city is out of the ballot, none can ask their voters to vote to another.

And ask for a vote for yourself in second vote?

Indeed. From conversations with members of the IOC, there are three possible answers. The one who says yes, the one that remains silent, and those who listen and then say they have other preferences. In such cases, we request that if their commitment is no longer in the race, they should vote for us. And many have said yes.

When did you decide to nominate for 2016?

After a year from Singapore. I was wondering if due to the unwritten rule of rotation applied in recent decades, would be impossible to host the Games in 2016. I asked for an interview with Jacques Rogge, who invited me to dinner at Lausanne. I asked and he said no: the IOC would choose the city with the best bid. That day I decided to begin talks with the government of Spain.

Taking into account the value of urban and social regeneration that is supposed to the Games and that Madrid is already 80% of its infrastructure made or proposed, why the games need more than Rio?

You can ask why every city needs the Olympics or what city is better able to organize them. We establish the suitability of the games for Madrid. And tell the IOC that we are able to organize them. We raised a legacy, not only in physical terms, but in terms of the behavior of the city to bring the Olympic values in the language of the people: respect, perseverance, teamwork ... That legacy is far beyond the new infrastructure.

And in this final environment, can win a vote?

At this point, all the members have decided on the first vote. And I think the vast majority have taken the decision of its second vote.

So after all these contacts, can you rule out Madrid falls in first round?

We can win in the third round, which is obvious to overcome the first and second.

At the political level, you have committed your image and credit for this project. Will there be worthwhile if Madrid loses? Will he have political consequences in your career?

The Madrilean society will vote in May 2011.

Whatever happens will be the candidate for City Council in 2011?

Yes. I have committed my candidacy. And then people will judge me.

What will you do in October 3rd if Madrid wins the Games?

I'd like going to see Lulu which is being played at the Teatro Real. But I get the feeling that the plane would be late and I have to leave it for another time.

What if you lose?

Exactly the same.

Isn't it sad that the union that this project has generated among all governments and parties do not when it comes to the crisis or terrorism?

It gives me great joy to see that in a country struggling to unite wills between those who think differently, is actually able to join all this. There are spaces for projects to join, but it wouldn't be good for Spain that the only thing that linked us was sport.

Are you still confident of victory?

I am sure that we have many chances because it is the best project.

Sep 23, 10:02 pm EDT

BERLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee will elect the winning bid for the 2016 Olympics on Oct. 2. Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid are bidding.

Herewith a Q&A with Madrid 2016 bid chief Mercedes Coghen.

REUTERS: Why should your city be awarded the 2016 Olympics?

COGHEN: “Madrid 2016 is the Games with the ‘Human Touch’. Madrid 2016 is the safest bid. Madrid 2016 is the bid we can all count on - for fun, for sporting excellence, for the future of Olympism and for the world.

“It is compact, environmentally friendly and very well supported already. It is fully financed and guaranteed. It has everything it takes to stage a successful, moving and memorable Olympic Games.

“We have the experience, the expertise and the passion.”

REUTERS: What is the strength of your bid and what would you want to improve if you had more time?

COGHEN: “Very simply, Madrid is an amazing city. It is ready and able to take the Games in swifter, higher, stronger directions.

“We made a bid for the Games four years ago and have time to consider our project and make adjustments to present an even stronger bid this time around.

“The only thing we can improve is how we demonstrate the strength of the project. It is there for all to see, and Spanish athletes are currently performing at the top of their game in sports across the world.

“That’s because we have amazing facilities and deep passion for sport in Spain. As our capital, Madrid is an international sports city - for fans, tourists, athletes and citizens.”

REUTERS: Given that some recent Games have left behind little in terms of legacy, what would the legacy be for your city and the IOC, should it win the Games?

COGHEN: “The technical project of Madrid is highly advanced so we will set a benchmark for the world in what an Olympic city can be and show a new way of living together for urban development and social integration.

“Our venues will be used to benefit the city and the world as a training and competing platform. Some, such as the temporary venues, will be donated to developing countries. The Olympic stadium will become a new home for top football club Atletico Madrid.

“All communities within Madrid will benefit from improved facilities and a renewed energy for sport in their lives.”

REUTERS: With bids forced to follow a strict set of IOC guidelines and criteria, what is the innovative aspect of your proposal that makes it unique?

COGHEN: “There are two things to bear in mind here. With the current global crisis it is really important for the IOC to have a partner it knows can deliver a fantastic Olympic event.

“The context of this vote is the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. With so many of our venues so advanced and with the experience and expertise of international events we already have in Spain, that assurance becomes an innovation in a world with so many questions.

“Secondly, Madrid is a city that lives sport and lives for sport, in our parks, streets, homes, gardens, schools and sports centres. We offer not simply an amazing event which will be well supported and popular but a new model for urban living.

“Already over half of the world’s population lives in cities and that could increase to 75 percent by 2025. So we will show, in Madrid, a new urban model for living together with sport and Olympic values at the heart of civic life.”

REUTERS: How is your Games budget structured and what sort of guarantees are you offering the IOC?

COGHEN: “In total, the budget is $2,600 million dollars and can be considered balanced, easy to manage and harmonised. The Games will be completely self-financing with subsidies dedicated exclusively to the Paralympic Games.

“More than 40 percent of the income is guaranteed by the IOC’s contribution, TOP sponsors and the Paralympic subsidies supplied by the three public administrations.

“Another 50 percent comes from local sponsorship, licences and ticket revenues. In other words, 90 percent of the income is already covered, and everything is 100 percent underwritten by the Spanish State.”

REUTERS: What impact has the financial crisis had on your plans and do you see it affecting the vote?

COGHEN: “The crisis is a problem for the world. We are all citizens of that world and sport is a vital part of our lives, so anything that is a risk for sport is a risk for people everywhere.

“Happily we have a strong economy, a solid base of foundations and political commitment and a huge desire for the 2016 Games in Spain. Our corporate sponsors stand at 68, including major multi-nationals, and they have pledged 70 percent of the funding for the event.

“The rest is met by state funding, ticket sales and associated revenues, and everything is 100 percent underwritten by the Spanish government.”

REUTERS: In terms of major venue construction what still needs to be built and what is already existing?

COGHEN: “Many of our venues are either already built or underway, such as the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre. 77 percent of the sports’ venues are in hand.

“With others the land is already reserved so the project is all ready to go and can be completed in a clear timeframe. Our Mayor has already commented that Madrid could host the 2012 Olympics, our venues are so advanced!

“Of course, Madrid is a great world city so we have 100 percent of the necessary infrastructure in place for an event on this scale.”

REUTERS: How much do you believe sponsors/broadcasters can influence the 2016 vote as major deals (including U.S. broadcasting rights and new TOP sponsors) are still pending?

COGHEN: “That is really a question for the IOC. Time zones are important for broadcasters and Madrid does offer advantages for spectator timetables throughout the world, regardless of time zone.

“We know we can offer all broadcasters a fantastic time and great facilities in Madrid, and many have said that already.”

REUTERS: What political support will you have on-site in Copenhagen?

COGHEN: “We will be taking the full support of all Spain with us to Copenhagen. Many friends and supporters will be with us, including our bid team.

“The levels of government will be represented by our Mayor, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon, regional president Esperanza Aguirre, and Prime Minister (Jose Luis Rodriguez) Zapatero. Another high profile former Olympian will be with us, our King, Juan Carlos.

“He represents the whole of Spain because it is our national bid. We all want the Olympics in Madrid in 2016 and every one of our leaders knows that.

I have been translating this word from the Spanish newpapers El Pais. I think it's quite an interesting article. I hope the translation is good enough for you to get it

Original Article in Spanish

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ALL OR NOTHING FOR GALLARDÓN

"Something must know the mayor to ignore the rest. As always cautious, so used to leave a door open, and now ... is dedicated and committed all their image in this project," he slides a near mayor Alberto Ruiz - Gallardón. Five days to the election in Copenhagen in the host city for the 2016 Games, optimism is boundless.

Never mind that the IOC reports were not good. Never mind that the unwritten rule of rotation of continents Madrid discard to a stroke. Transcendence does not even have any bookmaker granted options. Nothing. The City Council of Madrid, 10 days ahead of the verdict on who will organize the 2016 Olympic Games, already preparing a big celebration in the Plaza de la Cibeles to October 3. But the truth is that the struggle is too tight. Gallardón plays next Friday at all or nothing. If it does not work, if Madrid fell in the first round, something that during this three years nobody has wanted to talk about it, the wound would be deeper than four years ago.

On 6 July 2005 in the central hall of the Convention City of Singapore, Lambis Nikolaou, an IOC member from Greece, pushed the wrong button and gave his vote to Paris. It was the third round and was expected to support Madrid, which until then was in the lead. The Greek stood up, rather embarrassed, asked the IOC President to change his vote, but there was nothing to do. We never knew what happened, but gave a point crucial to the French candidate for Madrid to fell.

A shudder ran through all the Spanish delegation. The great missed chance. It was the perfect time. And as it is right now, nobody, and especially the mayor, had expected to lose. Gallardón had to appear at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore to explain what happened. Just had to say "thanks" and "congratulations to the winner." But he was sunk. Blocked, as assistants reported. His closest fellow and the political supervisor of the project, Manuel Cobo, was devastated. The blow was hard. For the speech, drew courage. "We have begun the journey and we will conclude it. One day Madrid will host the Olympics," he said. And his words that night appointed him to this week in Copenhagen.

But that day there was still the trip back to Spain and a funeral was announced. The rogues that the City had hired went quiet and the guitars hidden in the aircraft hold. Madrid was out of the race, perhaps by the devastating question of Prince Albert of Monaco on terrorism in Spain. On the security and the bombing near La Peineta stadium. And then, in the air, back home, the commander reported that London the city that had been awarded the games, had just suffered a terrorist attack with 56 dead and 700 injured.

The flight became an impromptu press office. All journalists seeking political reactions, and it was inevitable to remember Albert of Monaco. "The question of the prince had been grueling. It seemed appropriate. And then what happened in London. Geeze ...", reminds one of the passengers of the aircraft. In that plane, Gallardón spoke with Secretary of State for Sports Jaime Lissavetzky, to rebuild the Olympic dream for 2016. "We said we had to think, leave a time inbetween. It seemed appropiate to use all the energy we had," recalls Lissavetzky, visible head of government in this project and now good friend of Gallardón, despite the acrimonious debates that both held years ago in the Assembly .

They let through this "conservative" time. They had meetings and Gallardón personally interviewed IOC president Jacques Rogge. He wanted to make sure that the rotation of continents with London hosting the Games will not rule out a pre-Madrid's future career. And Rogge assured him.

The idea was good. For the city and Gallardón himself. Only re-bidding, Madrid would increase its position in the world. More tourism, more publicity ... more money. For the mayor, always thinking about La Moncloa, no evil was coming from leading an international project from a municipal office. Needless to say, if achieved, Madrid and its mayor will be unstoppable. Anyway, 34 million euros were previously required, but to convince employers would not be a problem for Gallardón, very used to deal with dozens of builders and banks that have reshaped the city during their terms.

For the new project sought a figurehead. Sebastian Coe, athlete, politician and leader of the delegation of the victorious London, had captivated the world with their representative power. "We thought it had to be a versatile profile. Olympic Medal, management skills, languages, closely related to the Olympics and other federations ...", remember the vice mayor, Manuel Cobo. So he named Mercedes Coghen, former hockey player (who had been defeated earlier by Alejandro Blanco in the struggle to chair the NOC) CEO of Madrid 16. Additionally, the play-off project to a member of the former with a technical delegation, as Antonio Fernandez Arimany, and hired a communications chief who knew the sports and was TV conductor, Juan Antonio Villanueva.

After forming the team, had to start working. Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC honorary president and the most influential man of the Olympic movement, warned the mayor that he must improve international diplomacy. "What you need to greatly strengthen is the team contact with IOC members," he said in an interview.

Because in the "Olympic family", especially when it comes to an end of this kind, no matter who has the best project, but who is able to promise favors, benefits, agreements and future partnerships. "It pulls the race off the one who dinners with everyone, the one that remembers friends and makes timely visit at the right time," explains an expert in such efforts. Politics, in short. So this time the mayor had a suitcase always ready in his office.

During the past three years, Gallardón has traveled five continents. Officially been in Beijing, Athens, Bali, Abuja, Istanbul, Kuwait, Queenstown ... Cities where there was some Olympic event held. In addition, unofficially, always accompanied by Mercedes Coghen or Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., has stepped on the carpet of dozens of hotels around the world to convince, in secret, each of the 106 IOC members who will be in Copenhagen. "He has taken five times round the world in pursuit of IOC members. And that's easy to say ... But it is the only mayor who has been at all events where there was a possible vote. He has spoken several times with everyone," said Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., the only Spanish IOC member and member of the Spanish candidacy. "More can not be done," he insists.

And that's the main difference between the adventure of 2012 and 2016. "Gallardón was introduced to every single IOC member. Now you do not need. All they know him and appreciate him," says Cobo. "Alberto knows more about the field and more people known to him. This world has its codes and must be mastered," illustrates the chairman of the Spanish Olympic Committe, Alejandro Blanco.

Nor has lost a trip. And this time, the fight is much closer than in 2012 when Paris was a clear favorite. Anything can happen, especially when they start the second and third ballots.

In short, Gallardón, now saying good-bye to the city with a massive party at Cibeles and has had promotional events until the last day, is being played up for this. "He's nervous, but confident. Convinced, really, we will succeed," says one close associate. What if he loses? Feigned to leave everything as usual? "No, no way." Where going? It will not be fiscal. Nor is Zaplana and go to private enterprise. Gallardón would repeat as mayor and wait. If Rajoy wins, then he will try to be on his team. If Mariano loses, it will be his last chance to achieve his dream of reaching La Moncloa", explains a member of the regional leadership of the Popular Party.

"The priority of my administration has been to get the Games," released recently Gallardón, leaving poke that would assume responsibility for a defeat, although it would be the citizens who would judge on the ballot in 2011. But a third term, with all their completed projects with a debt of 7,000 million euros and without the consolation of the games can get very long. Ana Botella, vicemayor of the city, is waiting her turn.

What if Madrid wins? At a dinner of the Olympic patronage, Gallardón dropped a jocular comment, that Obama would not come to Copenhagen to risk losing against Madrid. Some looked stunned. The comment seemed a bit left over. Perhaps they thought no good. The power of that image, even unintentionally, it would be difficult to not profit politically: Obama finally comes to Denmark, Chicago is a finalist along with Madrid in a close vote, and finally the project for which Gallardón has invest all his efforts during last three years, wins over the one of the most influential man on the planet ...

Fabio Capello: homes from home / Fotosports.com

KEIR RADNEDGE / Sports Features Communications

LONDON/MADRID: England manager Fabio Capello is hoping that his success with one of his adopted countries rubs off on one of his others.

Capello has spoken up in support of the 2016 Olympic Games host bid from Madrid where he spent two separate successful spells as coach of Real Madrid. He guided them to the Spanish league title in 1997 and then again in 2007.

These were Capello's only ventures into football management outside Italy before he succeeded Steve McClaren as manager of England in 2008. Earlier this month his rebuilt England team secured their place in next year's World Cup finals in South Africa. Addressing the Olympic bidding contest, Capello commented that Madrid was "the only choice" for 2016.

Another Italian supporting Madrid is Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, the chairman of Ferrari and Fiat and organising leader of the 1990 World Cup finals in Italy.

Montezemolo participated in a recent Forum Marca with the Spanish Secretary of State for Sport Jaime Lissavetzsky and Mayor of Madrid Alberto Ruiz Gallardón.

He said that because of his great friendship with the mayor, having secured Spanish bank Santander as a sponsor and having had a Spanish test driver, Marc Gené, there was no question over his loyalty for and support of Madrid 2016.

The International Olympic Committee meets in Congress in Copenhagen on October 2 to decide between the rival 2016 claims of Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

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Here's the link:

Capello supports Madrid

Muestra tu apoyo para Madrid 2016!

Click aqui: Madrilenos para Tbilisi! y Matriculante aqui para Tbilisi 2020!

Gracias!

Here is the highly controversial 2020 applicant cityreport for your perusal in case you missed it.

2020 Applicant Report

Awesome stuff. Will be amazing for the city! Go Chi-town!!

Yo lo hago en español para que se entienda mejor.

Antes que nada quiero decir aquí también una aclaración que he hecho en el foro general, y es el siguiente:

Todo el mundo pone como excusa que Madrid no puede ser ciudad olimpica debido a que en 2012 Londres lo será, y sin embarjos muchos de ellos se jactan a la vez, dicendo, que Europa nos lo va a votar sobre todo Francia yAlemania pq optan a los JJOO invierno 2018, eso me parece un poco hipócrita , por no decir bastante, ya que ahí debería primar tambié lo que ellos defienden que sería la rotación continental! cosa que se han llevado restregando durante too el periodo de selección del 2016 ( espero que ahora se les haga lo mismo , pq no sería justo q solo se le haga a Madrid ). Que pasa que nunca puede ser Madrid Sede? pq? siempre hay una excusa? , pues para el 2018 que sea sede Corea del Sur q se lo merece y hay rotacion continenta no siempre Europa y USA o Canada ( aunke yo opino que lo de la rotacion es una tonteria , el que mejor opción ofrezca que se lleve el gato al agua).

A modo de apoyo a Madrid que es de lo q va el Post, decir que ayer hubo una celebracion del Eurobasket en Madrid y se compaginó con una fiesta de apoyo a Madrid 2016.

Por Mi parte, se que es díficil , por no decir imposible que Marid sea sede olimpica en 2016, pero espero que salga, ya que siempre maltratan al país en pro de las otras ciudades candidatas tachandonos de todas las cosas antideportivas de los aficionados y eso nos da mala imagen y gente que usa eso se califica a sí misma!

Saludos! y si no es el 2016 será el 2020

Also, aside from there being less European competition what other factors make Madrid stronger or weaker this time around?

What happened? Que paso??

A mini poll for enjoy

i think some : Rafa Nadal, Gasol, Gemma Mengual or Joan JAneras.

What do u think?

Kienes creeis que pueda ser? solo es por animar un poco el cotarro y no decaigan los animos hasta el dia D

How will a very attractive bid from Munich for 2018 affect Madrid's chances at 2016? Not only do they have to deal with London 2012 and Sochi 2014, there's a promising potential European host for 2018 as well. At the very least it seems likely that Madrid could lose votes from German supporters. For that matter, if Annecy is really serious about their bid, Madrid might lose French support as well. Thoughts?

Soy italiana pero he vivido muchos anos en Madrid y me encantaría ver cómo se lleva la organización de los juegos olímpicos de 2016.

Si abro este topic en castellano es porque me parece que ya somos unos cuantos suficientes para poder hablar de lo que opinamos en otra lengua que no sea ingles. Perdonad si no me expreso bien en vuestra lengua!

Lo que quiero decir es que esta vez estoy notando cosas diferentes de la ultima ocasión, porque por primera vez estoy viendo que comienzan a temer un poco a la candidatura de Madrid. Esto es significativo porque empezo esta carrera y todo el mundo decia que Madrid no tenia absolutamente ninguna oportunidad porque no era el turno de Europa otra vez, y con ese argumento descartaron una y otra vez a la ciudad sin importar ninguno factor. Desde luego no puedo decir que sea un argumento que no tenga importancia porque si la tiene, y mucha. Pero es cierto que lo que llevo a Madrid a perder en 2005 fue la poca importancia que le dieron a las relaciones internacionales y las pocas caras conocidas que pusieron al frente de la candidatura. En esta ocasion, no solo repite Gallardon (que ya se ha hecho famoso en el IOC), si no que tambien hay otras caras mucho mas famosas precisamente porque el deporte espanol ha mejorado mucho en este tiempo y ahora, por ejemplo, esta Nadal respaldando la candidatura.

Si a todo esto le sumamos el hecho de que en efecto es el proyecto mas fuerte tecnicamente hablando y el mas seguro financieramente, podria ser posible que Madrid diera la sorpresa. Pero siendo realistas, es muy dificil: y yo creo que el rival no esta ni en Tokyo ni en Chicago, pero si en Rio, que es como una especie de Londres por lo compleja que seria su opcion.

Quedo a la espera de vuestros comentarios. Me encantara poder hablar con vosotros en castellano

Abrazos desde Roma.

I honestly cannot see the IOC gıvıng the games to Spaın soo soon after 1992. (as fantastıc as the Barcelona Olympıc were)

There are so many other cıtıes around the world.. and wıthın Europe ıtself that seem more worthy. Cıtıes lıke Berlın.. Budapest.. Istanbul and Paris come to mınd here.

Outsıde Europe Madrıd ıs not really ımmedıately assocıated as beıng one of the ımportant European capıtals.

I thınk ıt would be sad (and borıng) ıf Madrıd were to get the Games before 2032.

My opınıon.

mıke from hong kong.

Nevertheless, there is also King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia travelling to Copenhagen backing Madrid, and also maybe Naruhito & Masako backing Tokyo. Reading the IOC voters list I can see at least three or four royals between them.

Does the Royals have an special influence within that endogamic structure of the IOC? And, by the way, do you know if there's any IOC member inside the Bilderberg Club?