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    Dear God! I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you’ve recovered okay by now.
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    I’d wager it’s more about letting NBC down gently than the IFs. The sports federations lived for 100+ years, until only quite recently, with flexible SOG dates. With seven years lead-time, they’d find it easy enough to go back to scheduling around them once every four years. The WOGs are a different matter - the short season militates against such flexibility. But even then, the talk is that climate change will force the wi Dow back into January from February. The IOC has already stated that global warming is forcing them to look at schedule flexibility. I’d say it’s now a matter of when they formally announce it rather than if.
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    I thought it was already confirmed that “Fit for the Future” was scheduled to be unveiled in June. And likely to be about more than just the bidding process, but also covering the sports roster and games scheduling. Kirsty’s already prepped for “difficult conversations”.
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    I dunno. I think it’s an incredibly smart move by the Germans to keep their options open and give themselves an ambit claim without any more pesky referendums for the next few cycles. As you say, there doesn’t seem to be an outright favourite for ‘36 yet, and the dynamics could well shift dramatically regarding what Kirsty delivers with “Fit for the Future” in June. I think that if Kirsty does indeed bring back some form of competitive bidding in June, Germany’s stocks rise considerably. If it’s more of the same, India and Doha are still strong in the frame (even with the turbulence in the Middle East).
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    And here we go, @GBModerator has answered it himself Referendum reveals roughly two-thirds support Cologne Rhine Ruhr Olympic bid allowing project to move forward for 2036, 2040 or 2044
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    Yeah, perfect example. It’s funny, going back to what @sebastien1214 said about Sydney being progressive for its time but a bit dated today, it’s telling that the biggest protest statement then was Midnight Oil doing Beds Are Burning with the “Sorry” t-shirts. You really couldn’t get away with that today - it would rightly be perceived as too much of a “White Saviour “ trope.
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    I get where you’re coming from, and agree to a point. But I don’t think there’s a single city in South Africa that could carry it all on their own. I think by necessity it would need to be spread out. Politically, too, it might be tough for a South African government to defend the cost and attention of focussing on one city. I think the wheels are already in motion to be more flexible schedule-wise. Kirsty’s already said they’re investigating the issue (which I think means it’s pretty sure it’ll happen). We might even hear more at the BIG IOC shake it up “Fit for the Future” session coming up in June.
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    Spot on. What the OC should showcase is some of the more modern Aboriginal musicians who’ve also used their stage to protest and advance indigenous rights. Instead of another traditional corroboree or smoking ceremony (or in addition to), someone robe like Yothu Yindi would be a great choice to represent modern Aboriginal culture. Or if Yothu Yindi’s (or Warumpi Band) are already too Boomerish-Gen X, maybe a younger Aboriginal rapper, like Youg Australian of the Year in 2019, Baker Boy Or I’m sure there’ll be someone even fresher faced by 2032. At least I hope they don’t just give us a token “safe” indigenous music presentions like Casey Donovan or Jessica Mauboy.
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    Yay! Good on you NRW (and Kiel). The dynamics are really good for a German bid now! One question @StefanMUC - was this referendum only for 2036, or did it cover 2040-44 like Munich’s?
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    I’d imagine the Welcome to Country will take a higher profile in 2032, as it has in all aspects of public events here in more recent years. It would be a natural opening to the games, and surely will be conducted at the start of each sports session, just as Welcome to Country was performed at the start of each match of the Women’s World Cup in 2023. As to indigenous cultural elements within the wider OC, @sebastien1214 has a point. Traditional Aboriginal culture already played such a high profile part in Sydney. To do it similarly again - as much as an indigenous element is necessary - would be disappointing. In 2032, I’d prefer a different take, and maybe celebrate modern Aboriginal culture. I’d like them to have the balls to acknowledge the campaign for recognition, Blak activism and land rights and reconciliation. Honour people like Queensland’s Eddie Mabo. Celebrate Aboriginality today. Unfortuntely, I can’t see that happening under the passive aggressive racism of the current LNP state government. It’s already shown itself to be petty dog whistling racists by acts like denying recognition of one of our greatest poets: Queensland arts minister ignored recommendation that new theatre be named after poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal
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    So, the dawn of referendum day for Rhine-Ruhr Cologne. I trust you’ll keep us informed on the results @StefanMUC?
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    I’m sure you’re right, but the Venice and William Tell parts are the only ones that stuck in my memory - probably because at the time they seemed so incongruous. The rest has totally left my mind.
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    That is likely the only MUST part of the ceremony we can anticipate. It would be unthinkable to not acknowledge the indigenous peoples in the OC. It would be like a Canadian ceremony not acknowledging the native Indians, or Paris not featuring the Eiffel Tower. At the very least we’ll have a traditional Welcome to Country. And that will be enough to trigger the local racists. Anyway, best not dwell on Brisbane. Someone will likely try to move the conversation to a Brisbane thread.
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    Milano-Cortina’s handover at Beijing featured the full Venice experience - gondolas, canals, pigeons - despite Venice being about the only place in northern Italy that DIDN’T play a role in the actual games. Then they segued into the William Tell Overture, which may have been written by an Italian, but most people associate with Switzerland (when they’re not reminded of the Lone Ranger). All up, it was pretty awful as well, though at least they had Covid to blame.
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    … and $80 by bus New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park
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    Update from ITG. South Africa preparing a presentation to the IOC in June targeting a 2036 or 2040 bid. Plan involves a country-wide bid shared between Capetown, Johannesburg and Durban. South Africa opens path for future Olympic bids
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    Considering Gina’s already a big supporter of the Olympics and the swimming team in particular to sportswash her reputation, I wonder of we’ll see Hancock Prisoecting signed up as a sponsor?
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    How’s that for timing!Four days after posting this… Commonwealth Bank confirmed as Founding Partner and Official Bank for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games I guess that answers the question of whether JP Morgan-Chase’s TOP sponsorship precludes domestic sponsorships by other banks.
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    Getting the ball rolling… the Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Bank confirmed as Founding Partner and Official Bank for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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    The northerners are having none of it… Nordic bloc pledges World Aquatics hosting boycott
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    It seems Milan and Turin just can’t get enough… Italian 'Olympic Triangle' eyes multi-city Summer Games
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    He’s eligible
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    At least they’ve already chosen their mascot - Viktor the Zebra Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power
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    And finally some good news to wake up to for once. Orban’s gone, and the new guy likely has the 2/3 majority to role back his authoritarian laws - if he will, though, I understand the jury;s still out on that. Whatever - just good to see one dictator toppled, so enjoy the moment anyway. I’d still like to see a Budapest games down the track, but that’s up to the Hungarian people and ILC. Munich called to say hello. Thing is, the Olympics are nice - but they’re not worth ignoring or avoiding citizen support.
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