baron-pierreIV Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Oh, Baku-kuku... Abuja...Delhi...Hambantota...Baku... ...those far-away places with strange-sounding names... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Reno Tahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Reno Tahoe I believe those are native American names. Besides, u missed the point. I was lining up these 3rd world places that are still 3rd world in terms of their capability to host international events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Apparently the boxing worlds are the worst ever according to a key official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FYI Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Where is Lord David's take on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord David Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 ^^ By one key official. Not everyone. So it might not be the best ever, nor should it be the worst. If anything, it could be average and probably in the end would be. Some problems at the beginning, but ended up alright at the end, sounds a little bit like the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics to me and could very well be in a similar vein, organizational wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 First of all, Armenian participation is not an issue. Armenia took part in different sport, cultural and even political events in Azerbaijan. The last time Armenian national boxing team took part in AIBA World Boxing Championship in September-October 2011 in Baku, Azerbaijan so no worries. Second, the rumour and unproved news like the one published by BBC at time when Baku is bidding to 2020 Olympics Games is not acceptable. I wish BBC first learns how to prove their sources and then they claim news to be true. Third, Baku 2016 was a weak and very first for Azerbaijan bid. It was definitely a bid for experience rather than for being shortlisted. This time the bid of Baku will be more professional, the citys has tremendously improved its insrafstructure and sport venues stand so the biggest aim for now is to be shortlisted and then let's see. Important is that Baku is on a right track. Go Baku! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Some recently completed and under construction sport venues in Baku, Azerbaijan: Sport-Concert Complex - Reconstructed in 2008 Serhedchi Arena - Opened in 2009 KÜR Canoeing Base (the biggest and the most advanced in ex-USSR) - Opened in 2010 Baku Tennis Academy - Opened in 2011 Further, the construction of some 4 modern stadiums (each with up to 15 000 seast) for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 has been conduction with two of them opened in 2011 Dalga Arena Shuvelan Arena The biggest in ex-USSR FC Baku base Biggest in ex-USSR FC Baku base Some venues are currently under construction: U/C Baku Olympic Stadium - 65 000 seats U/C Baku Gymnastics Arena - 8000 seats Reconstruction of Tofig Bahramov Stadium U/C Baku Crystal Hall (Indoor Arena) - 25 000 seats The design of Baku Crystal Hall will be very similar with this proposal for Universiade 2011 - Baku Aquatics Center Unfortunately I do not have renderings of the winning project. There is only this proposal made by Architect Radulovic (Serbia). The construction of Baku Aquatics Center will start in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Dunno what is the problem with the last few pictures Normally IMG codes should work here as it happened with the rest pictures I uploaded today Bidding for Olympics is not all about sport venues but also infrastructure of cities. I invite you to check the last few pages of this thread about Baku http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=610923&page=72 so that you can see the latest updates in city development, transport, hotels etc. projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow. Didn't realize Baku is that well developed...or at least everything which seems to have sprouted yesterday. But see, amongst the 6 candidates, you and Doha have the freshest paint. You are up against 4 older, more known quantities who offer a very cosmopolitan atmosphere and proven hosting ability. At least (I think) you would have far better weather than Doha, at the correct time. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Dunno what is the problem with the last few pictures Normally IMG codes should work here as it happened with the rest pictures I uploaded today @ Galandar, welcome to our boards - only a special number of pics are shown in one post - when you post more IMG codes in one post than this number only the link of the other ones are shown... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 @ Galandar, welcome to our boards - only a special number of pics are shown in one post - when you post more IMG codes in one post than this number only the link of the other ones are shown... Well, I did not know it. Thanks for explanation. Here is the rest pictures I tried to post earlier Reconstruction of Tofig Bahramov Stadium U/C Baku Crystal Hall (Indoor Arena) - 25 000 seats The design of Baku Crystal Hall will be very similar with this proposal for Universiade 2011 - Baku Aquatics Center Unfortunately I do not have renderings of the winning project. There is only this proposal made by Architect Radulovic (Serbia). The construction of Baku Aquatics Center will start in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord David Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow. Didn't realize Baku is that well developed...or at least everything which seems to have sprouted yesterday. But see, amongst the 6 candidates, you and Doha have the freshest paint. You are up against 4 older, more known quantities who offer a very cosmopolitan atmosphere and proven hosting ability. At least (I think) you would have far better weather than Doha, at the correct time. Good luck. It's been developed over the last few years, with more on the way. This 2020 bid will at least offer double than what was available on paper than the 2016 bid. It should be capable of building whatever necessary by 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 KÜR Olympic Rowing Base The construction of the base started in 2007 and finished in October 2010. The complex includes administrative building, swimming pool, a hotel, sports hall, rowing club, tennis court, hangar and cottage. This complex is currently the biggest in ex-USSR and some national teams e.g. Russia use it for trainings. KÜR Rowing Base is a modern venue to be used for any kind of international competitions including Olympic Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow I didnt knew Azerbaijan had all these venues... they deserved hosting olympics because they are inverting alot in sports... but maybe the YOG are more realistic. Good luck for 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow I didnt knew Azerbaijan had all these venues... they deserved hosting olympics because they are inverting alot in sports... but maybe the YOG are more realistic. Good luck for 2022 İt has been recently announced that Baku may bid for 2018 YOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I guess expo centers are important for olympic bids, so here is Baku Expo Center Here is FC Baku modern base. As I mentioned earlier it considers the biggest base in ex-USSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi Galandar, we 'know' each other from Skyscrapercity - any news about the ESC2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 U/C Weightlifting Olympic Sport Complex & Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 here is the ESC 2012 thread on our boards Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Here on GamesBids we do our own ESC every year since 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi Galandar, we 'know' each other from Skyscrapercity - any news about the ESC2012? Hey The preparation works for ESC 2012 are going on well. Please check the latest updates at SSC Azerbaijan http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1930 namely in topics 'Eurovision Song Contest 2012' and 'Baku Crystal Hall' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hey The preparation works for ESC 2012 are going on well. Please check the latest updates at SSC Azerbaijan http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1930 namely in topics 'Eurovision Song Contest 2012' and 'Baku Crystal Hall' I had to search for the thread about the "Baku Crystal Hall" (I hadn't found it first) - was it decided which proposal should be build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I had to search for the thread about the "Baku Crystal Hall" (I hadn't found it first) - was it decided which proposal should be build? Come to ESC topic at Games Bids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galandar Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Reconstruction of Tofig Bahramov Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 İt has been recently announced that Baku may bid for 2018 YOG Well, they deserve it if they bid for the 2018 yog i will suport them good luck Baku. By the way does anyone knows when will this ^ stadium will finish its reconstruction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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