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Yeah, sure. But who? Let's take a closer look at that: Some are saying that India is just not up to the task because it needs so much work. So will an extra four years really make that much of a difference in their case? And the IOC basically told Indonesia, 'thanks, but no thanks'. China? I'm sure that the IOC wants to take a break from them for a while. Japan? After Tokyo 2020ne left a sour taste in their mouth? So that leaves basically just South Korea in Asia. And I'm not so sure the IOC would be so keen in going there anytime soon (I think they would be a "just in case" back-up if anything). Latin America? After Rio 2016 was always on pins & needles, not so sure the IOC is willing to return there anytime soon. As far as Africa is concerned, really only South Africa could make a credible case, & even in their case, it would be a risk. North America already has 2028 & Australia 2032. So that leaves no one else that would be really credible. After that, I think it can be looked at by a country-by-country basis, even if they're on the same continent.

By the time 2036 comes around, the whole world will probably be all too hot in the summer anyway. While I get the some of the sentiment here that Germany hasn't hosted recently, while Italy has (even though it's been for two winter Olympics), Olympic hostings aren't always exactly linear. Just ask Paris 2012 that. As the old saying goes around here, though; "you (also) have to be in it to win it". But if Germany is going to tip-toe around this (because of concerns about what 2036 could mean for them) & someone else credible was to come along (i.e. Italy) who was serious, it's not like the IOC shouldn't pay any attention to that. If Germany wants it, great. But make your case absolutely known. If not, then I wouldn't at all mind if Rome was to come in & sweep it (I think setting wise, they would give Paris 2024 a run for it's money). If India is really not up to the task, & Doha is still questionable even to the IOC, then someone else still has to host. They just have to seriously raise their hand. And while conventional wisdom use to dictate that back-to-back Olympics on the same continent use to be a no-no, we're starting to see now that doesn't matter as much anymore (i.e 2018, [2020ne], 2022 - 2026/2030). So who's to say we can't have Germany 2040 after Rome 2036. Olympic times are different now, & the IOC is demonstrating now that it can be flexible when it needs to be for it's own survival.

It's actually eight months now, but who's counting.

Now that you mention it, I prob remember some GB's articles mentioning as such. I just don't keep a lot of this stuff in my memory bank anymore. GB's is not my be-all, end-all anymore like it once was.

I just read that a couple of officials in Tuscany have been exploring this rush for a while now, too. And of course Milan has re-stirred it up. At least Tuscany is starting to get us away from northern Italy, but Rome all the way! And yeah, the 'crowded list of interested parties'. We know who'll be readjusting theirs sometime soon. lol

Venice is not palming their hands. It's basically just the former governor of the Venice region that is. It's time for another, different area of Italy to shine next time anyway. And Rome is the next logical candidate for Italy. I'd also imagine that Venice would be a bigger logistical nightmare than Rome would ever be.

This should prob be taken to an India 2036 thread at this point (maybe rols can take it there), but which city/cities there did you go to? Was one of them Ahmedabad, the proposed bid city? What was it exactly that made you think India is just not up to the Olympic ask? Just curious in your exact realization since you were recently there.

It also didn't help matters that cities, at the time (that made more sense than Nice) like Lyon or Grenoble, didn't want any part of this. But as some here have already pointed out, maybe change soon in local gov't in those cities might make some progress in maybe becoming part, or change, of the 2030 roster.

I don't get how this was ever even considered. When there's literally half-a-dozen other choices right in Italy's own backyard, comparatively speaking.

They should probably build their own anyway, cause who knows if Sochi would ever be an option for them (or anyone else for that matter), considering the current geopolitical climate. But by the time if/when they might host, it might not be an issue anymore. Of course they could also maybe use China's. But that's also a bit further than Sochi.

Well, if opinion has really changed in Calgary since they said no to 2026, then sure, take a serious look at a 2038 back-up plan. Only thing is, 2034 is already slated for North America. But then again, beggars can't be choosers (see 2026/2030).

Au contraire. As the name suggests, if the point was to show us the 'French Alps', then mission accomplished. That's exactly what they showed us - the "French Alps".

If only they could've asked (or maybe they did) ABBA instead of Mariah or Major Lazer. Since neither one of them are Italian anyway. Not too late for the 'French Alps', though.

The closing version of Mariah Carey.

Oh, good grief. Now who the heck is this guy. Although he's pretty cute. lol

Major Lazer

They focus things solely on which type of Games they're currently on. She's not going to talk about summer 2028 when both 2026 & 2030 are both winter Games, & vice-versa.

Grazie

Interesting how she didn't say "French Alps".

IKR - & if it wasn't for SLC getting in the way for '34, it'd be just another stones throw away to Switzerland '38 from the "French Alps".

She always looks so damn grumpy. She must be a real buzz-kill at parties.

And..?

Lol of course.

No. We want Rome!

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