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Soaring

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  1. Just be sure to give Rogge a warm welcome next time you see him...
  2. I don't think I want a US city in the 2024 against a RSA bid. It is too risky IMO... I say let Toronto go for it if they want to in 2024, but it is far from certain that 2024 will be a N. American showdown.
  3. FIFA is going to start awarding the hosts so far in advance that most of their members will be dead before they see their selection actually host...
  4. Well... I would maybe reconsider if Denver or Anchorage were to bid for 2022.
  5. I support 2022 going back to Europe. Even if 2020 goes to a European city.
  6. Not saying Chicago's videos were fantastic, but Madrid's video's during the campaign sucked IMO.
  7. Well, Madrid did use this as one of their talking points to return to Europe again for 2016. They said it would be a "Latin" Games, compared to the British. I don't really see this too much as a weakness, but they won't be able to use that argument IMO this time around.
  8. So we have our first official carry over from the 2016 race. Based off my knowledge of their last bid, here are some of their strengths: - Many existing venues already in place. - They do seem to have a basic swell of support in the IOC that they can count on - Great public support (90%+ from their 2016 bid) - Very solid public transit - Positive history as previous hosts Some weaknesses I can already see: - Hosted in 1992, and is a smallish country to host a SOG so soon. - Lacks JAS now. Interesting to see how far they can get in the voting rounds without him. - Doesn't have much of an "it" factor if you ask me. The city is not a mega international city like London, Paris or NYC, and to me it does not have too much natural beauty to it either. I have no doubts Madrid will put forth a solid bid again. Many of their venues are already in place, so they may play the "most sensible" bid card. Problem is, the IOC has not shown an interest in going the "sensible" route, but more the "compelling" route. They need to some how muster a compelling bid this time. I thought their 2016 bid looked a bit childish. I would have preferred more sleek, but still with a keen approach to find ways to attract young people to their bid. They had fantastic public support, so that should not be a problem for them this time either. I don't see the financial crisis reigning too much on their parade, and may not even be much of an issue in 2013. Past history says not to count Madrid out. The IOC might just want to send another message to future bids saying "persistence pays off". Especially if they get a low amount of bids for 2020.
  9. I would be surprised if Madrid sat this one out. It looks like the 2020 race will be a European showdown if Durban stays out. They probably think that PC's persistence is evidence that they could nab a Games this time around. I am doubtful of their support increasing much beyond the 31 or 32 votes they received in the 2012 and 2016 elections. Samranch is gone, but he did have a dying wish that surely some in the IOC will continue to respect. They certainly can't use the "Latin Games" argument from their 2016 bid. They had a good presentation to the IOC last time around, and a solid bid with existing venues IMO. What are your thoughts on a potential Madrid 2020 bid?
  10. Saw video this morning, and at first glance, thought it was another riot in the Middle East. I soon realized it was in Vancouver. It is funny how a little bit of alcohol and sports teams make the whole world alike.
  11. Whatever can be done to jeopardize FIFA's money bags will ultimately cause change. This group is so pathetic. I bet they couldn't even manage a circus.
  12. Looks great. Nice to see the place is still active.
  13. I just wanted to thank you for voting for my Durban 2020 logo. I hope that I can count on your continued support through the end of the competition. Again, thank you very much!

    Best regards,

    Dave

  14. I just wanted to thank you for voting for my Durban 2020 logo. I hope that I can count on your continued support through the end of the competition. Again, thank you very much!

    Best regards,

    Dave

  15. I just wanted to thank you for voting for my Durban 2020 logo. I hope that I can count on your continued support through the end of the competition. Again, thank you very much!

    Best regards,

    Dave

  16. Thanks for the updates. Maybe you guys can post pictures and info from time to time to let us know how things are progressing.
  17. Not wanting to be a jerk and start a topic based off a negative news article, but it seems like things are getting off to a pretty slow start. What is true, and what is not true in this article? Did Brazil over promise for 2014 and 2016? Will these major projects be ready in time? Please read the whole article before you carelessly respond. I want Rio to succeed in hosting the 2016 Games, and I think they will. I just hope they don't take a road similar to Athens where things are put off until the last minute... Here is a lengthy article from Reuters: .
  18. Under current rules it will probably be show down between Canada, Mexico and USA.
  19. If a non-European city wins 2020, 2024 is likely to go to Europe regardless of who wins the Winter Games. The IOC has never gone more than two cycles without returning to Europe. I think the best scenario for a Toronto bid would be for Europe to win 2020, and no African or U.S. city bids for 2024. But there could still be tough competition from Japan for 2024 (especially if they lose a bid in 2020).
  20. Rob, how can India prove it is capable to host 2028. I think it would be foolish to bid for 2020, so that would just give them 2024 to throw out a "dry run" bid. What other major competitions can they hold to erase these bad memories?
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