Nikoly

Seeing your interest in the YOG 2022 now, what is your rendition on the unexpected so-called targeted approach on Africa for the YOG2022. I have started a topic on the matter and your input will be good for the case.

Striking statement with large coverage. Could the subject matter here be seen as sensitive for political correctness which might be the reason members in here have thus far avoided to offer their rendition of the case?!

"There isn't any bid that has arisen..." meaning from Africa or any other continent?

Some articles as in usatoday,the link provided, use a definite statements that Africa will host the YOG 2022 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2018/02/08/olympic-games-in-africa-a-door-long-shut-could-be-opening/110241096/ Are we not on the brink of Olympic conflict? 1. A mere eight months before host selection in Oct the IOC announces a targeted approach (and apparently a definite selection of Africa). This is a full disregard for all the efforts and investments into potential YOG bids by other NOC' and interested parties. 2. IOC's reason for this targeted approach for Africa is to have Africa earn its right for going next level the bigger Olympics. This is appalling as no other country has ever been expected nor required to follow this route. 3. IOC's targeted approach is not only an unnecessary modification but also a very serious blunder as it makes Africa look like it is receiving a handout. There are African countries which are fully capable to raise an YOG bid on their own initiative if they choose to.

Some articles as in usatoday,the link provided, use a definite statements that Africa will host the YOG 2022 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2018/02/08/olympic-games-in-africa-a-door-long-shut-could-be-opening/110241096/

What are your takes on IOC's targeted approach for Africa? Is that a definite choice, Africa only?