reindeer 58 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I don't know whether there are FIFA standards also for that. But I know for certain it can't be compulsory to have a track-free stadium, because both Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 had stadia with athletics tracks as World Cup venues (Germany had Berlin's Olympic Stadium, Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion and Nuremberg's Frankenstadion, while South Africa had Rustenburg's Royal Bakofeng Stadium). And Durban, even if they were covered and hidden. As far as I can tell, 2014 will be the first time that a World Cup is played purely in football stadiums. The problem with large stadiums with athletics track is that outside of Olympic Games and Athletics World Championships they are nowadays pretty much waste, usually rejected for football use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
menegazfelipe 43 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 This picture makes visible that an athletics track doesn't fit inside Maracanã: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 ^^At least half of the first tier should be removed to add an official-sized 9-lane athletics path, plus some space to "workers/volunteer area", according to some people in Skyscrapercity... And, after all, Rio already have a nice Athletic Stadium, considered by IAAF one of the top-10 in the globe. Why have another huge athletics stadium in the city? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I made a raw composition using Google Earth at the same scale to show how impossible is it to place an official Athletic Path in Maracana. Almost all the first tier would be demolished, reducing the capacity of the stadium to 40,000 to 50,000 (less than IOC asks for the games). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I can´t imagine why Rio should spend more to rebuild AGAIN the Maracana stadium just for the Olympics Confirmed. It won't be rebuilt or even have "structure works". It'll be closed for works looking for the ceremonies... And the money for this is already reserved. http://blogs.lancenet.com.br/rio2016/2012/08/22/o-maracana-para-2016-vai-estar-pronto/ (In Portuguese only) This journalist is very close to everything about the games in Rio, maybe, the only to give real trustable news about the games. A must-read for those worried with the games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adrianme17 127 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Really looking forward to rio - & wish you all the best! Is everything on target - there has been talk that it could be like Athens (but I thought Athens was fab)? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I do expect some problems or delays in works, but as everything in Brazil, all will be done in time (even if "time" means really close to the games ). Olympic Park, International Airport worry me a bit so far, but still plenty time to finish both and both are already under works. Golf Course is a problem easily to solve (if that place can not be used, just select another place as venue)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Maracana Stadium late August 2012 And exactly one year ago, with all the international media talking about delays and "worries" on delivering the stadium... Video footage made recently by TV Globo http://globotv.globo.com/sportv/sportvnews/v/obras-do-maracana-entram-em-fase-final-e-novas-cadeiras-ja-podem-ser-vistas-em-exposicao/2095725/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 ____ Rio de Janeiro International Airport Terminal 1 (old one) refurbshment Terminal 2 (new one) Upgrade Runaways upgrade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 New subway train (made in China ) making its first commercial trip. And the new (also Chinese) train working in the suburban lines. This will be the train linking South Zone/Downtown to Deodoro and Joao Havelange Stadium Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Joao Havelange Olympic Stadium (a.k.a. Engenhão) Works starts in 2013 to place new stands behind the goals, to reach 60,000 capacity Already certified by IAAF as a World Class venue for athletics Sambadrome (works finished) Home of Marathon finish and Archery Picture from February 2012 Maracanazinho Arena (Maracana Stadium complex) Minor upgrade works in locker rooms needed Already certified by FIVB as Olympic venue HSBC Arena Rio (probably will be renamed back to "Arena OlÃmpica do Rio" during the games) already built/no works needed for Olympic Games Home of Gymnastics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 How will they have Archery at the end of the Sambadromo? So the stands will be on the sides? But in Archery, you need to be behind the archers to get the best view. I wouldn't pay to view that sport from the side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 How will they have Archery at the end of the Sambadromo? So the stands will be on the sides? But in Archery, you need to be behind the archers to get the best view. I wouldn't pay to view that sport from the side. Its always been on the side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Its always been on the side? I don't think it so. Look at London: Here's Beijing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePmIlWqUTI4 The side stands block off the wind; but they added a full set of stands at the back because that provides the optimum views PLUS major cameras are placed behind the archers. So, not unless they will be adding a set of stands behind the archers in Rio. And let the women's marathon finish a little shorter BEHIND the temporary rear stands for Archery which could then be taken down for the Men's finish, all the way up to the end of the venue?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daze 64 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 No in London it was on both sides. It wasn´t like shown in that video from the test event. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Archery_at_the_2012_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) No in London it was on both sides. It wasn´t like shown in that video from the test event. http://en.wikipedia....€"_Men.jpg They didn't seat spectators in the back end?? How bizarre. Look at Athens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cGdlZ71Kd0&playnext=1&list=PL126952605E22A524&feature=results_video The rounded end of the Panathinaikos held the press. But spectators were placed on one side because that was the shaded side--NOT facing the sun. Edited August 27, 2012 by baron-pierreIV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daze 64 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I think at the back end was this old victorian pavillion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lord%27s_Pavillion.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Victor Mata 272 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Archery will take place in Apotheosis Square, at the open end of the Sambadrome. The place was used as a rehersal venue for Rio 2007 OC and it's big enough have temporary seats behind the archers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Archery will take place in Apotheosis Square, at the open end of the Sambadrome. The place was used as a rehersal venue for Rio 2007 OC and it's big enough have temporary seats behind the archers. Ah, OK, it makes sense now. They can reverse the direction of competition; by closing off the open end, with stands; then have the archers shoot the long way in. And then still use the closed end for the 2 Marathon finishes by just removing the targets of the archery competition. Got it. A little complicated but if you turn things around, it all fits into place. I guess exactly how Athens did it; except theirs was a permanent stand. Edited August 27, 2012 by baron-pierreIV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Well, I think this render from the bid is only "ilustrative", not a final project Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Better quality renders: Sambadrome - Archery Sambadrome - Marathon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Maracanã, picture from today, Aug 27th 2012: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adrianme17 127 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 It's looking awesome - already laying plans to visit in 2016 - part of an extended south American visit! Most of my friends are planning to go to rio - the olympics really touched everyone here & everyone loves a party & rio IS party central! It's gonna be fabulous & don't let the naysayers put you off! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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DannyelBrazil 703 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's looking awesome - already laying plans to visit in 2016 - part of an extended south American visit! Most of my friends are planning to go to rio - the olympics really touched everyone here & everyone loves a party & rio IS party central! It's gonna be fabulous & don't let the naysayers put you off! Please, if you come, let us know. We are planning to make some GBidders meeting in Rio to celebrate the games South-American way! The same is valid to any of our friends here who are planing to come to Rio in 2016! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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