StefanMUC Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Because the rules have changed. The IOC doesn't want it as one big circus. The IOC against a big circus? The IOC caring about its own rules? Yeah, right... 1 Quote
baron-pierreIV Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 The IOC against a big circus? The IOC caring about its own rules? Yeah, right... Well, they limited the last 3 torch relays to basically the host nation. Quote
Athensfan Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Well, they limited the last 3 torch relays to basically the host nation. Yes, but let's look at those nations: Canada (has hosted multiple times previously, North America has seen plenty of torch relays. ) London (has also hosted previously, Europe has seen plenty of torch relays.) Russia (hosted previously, Europe has seen plenty of torch relays, the host nation is so large that as it is they've got a lot of ground to cover.) Rio is the first South American host. I think that's a very compelling reason for a tour of the continent, most of which has never seen the Olympic flame. However, if Rio has enough financial trouble in the last-minute run up to the Games and if the IOC has to help bail them out, a continent-wide relay may not be affordable. Quote
baron-pierreIV Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 well, why don't we hear what the 2 suckas (Coca-Cola and Samsung) have to say about the matter?? Quote
ofan Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 And imagine the headache a global Sochi relay would have caused in terms of protests. Unlike a few countries, Greece hasn't managed to piss off the rest of the world, so a global torch relay wasn't as much of an issue. Quote
olympiaki-agones Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 As it was said before, there are only 12 countries in that region. The torch can visit each capital and maybe some other Pan-Am cities. Otherwise Buenos Aires might do it in 2018. I don't think Rio gives away this unique chance to parade around its brand all over South America. Quote
zekekelso Posted April 9, 2014 Report Posted April 9, 2014 Well, they limited the last 3 torch relays to basically the host nation. The've sent torch into space, to the bottow of the deepest lakes, etc. Don't kid yourself, the IOC loves the torch circus. Quote
runningrings Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 As it was said before, there are only 12 countries in that region. The torch can visit each capital and maybe some other Pan-Am cities. Otherwise Buenos Aires might do it in 2018. I don't think Rio gives away this unique chance to parade around its brand all over South America. Well, there will only be one first time South American Olympics - and wont be another SOG there for at lest twenty years--- it it is a big milestone. Anyway who cares what BA does in 2018. Quote
baron-pierreIV Posted April 10, 2014 Report Posted April 10, 2014 The've sent torch into space, to the bottow of the deepest lakes, etc. Don't kid yourself, the IOC loves the torch circus. What you do w/in your borders is acceptable. But Russia is also a country that can afford such over-the-top excesses. Anyway, what do I care--it's not my money anyway? Quote
afiqnadzir Posted January 30, 2015 Report Posted January 30, 2015 Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay details announced Quote
BR2028 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Posted January 30, 2015 Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay details announced Hey! Coca-Cola isn't the only sponsor this year! It always seems like they are the only big name backing the race, but I'm sure there are others. Quote
Rob2012 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Posted January 30, 2015 They'll be the presnting partners of the torch relay i.e. the sponsors paying for it. Not all sponsors will be involved witn the torch relay. Quote
ofan Posted January 30, 2015 Report Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Hey! Coca-Cola isn't the only sponsor this year! It always seems like they are the only big name backing the race, but I'm sure there are others. It's always Coke and a couple domestic sponsors. And whoever is lending the trucks. Usually there's Coke, Samsung, the official vehicle supplier, and a major bank from that country. Edited January 30, 2015 by ofan Quote
baron-pierreIV Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Coke has a special relationship with the IOC because they are the oldest continuing sponsor of the OGs. For Salt Lake 2002, it was Coke and GM. For Athens 2004, the 1st global relay, it was just Coke and Samsung (who contributed about $12 million each; and the AOOG chipped in the remaining $12 mil of their extravagant show -- which of course led to the downfall of the Greek economy. Etc., etc. Edited February 1, 2015 by baron-pierreIV Quote
Olympian2004 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 I don't know if anyone of you noticed, but the NBC report says that the torch relay logo already gives a hint of how the actual torch will look like. I guess that means it will have the shape of a baseball bat or something shorter. Maybe it will borrow an inspiration from Mexico City's torch? Quote
bairrosfelipe Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 I don't know if anyone of you noticed, but the NBC report says that the torch relay logo already gives a hint of how the actual torch will look like. I guess that means it will have the shape of a baseball bat or something shorter. Maybe it will borrow an inspiration from Mexico City's torch? Yes, the logo of torch is similar with the torch will be revealed coming soon. Quote
bairrosfelipe Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 I think the hint of the logo about the real olimpic torch is not the shape, but this detail: This is the Sugarloaf Moutain or the Dois Irmãos Moutain. Quote
woohooitsme83 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 something organic like this? Looks more fitting for Tokyo at its stadium... Quote
bairrosfelipe Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 look familiar? Well its donts look like the sugarloaf moutain. Anyway, is too early to say. Quote
afiqnadzir Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 yeah..but the idea of having transparent part or hole in the middle is there...i just guess Quote
baron-pierreIV Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) look familiar? That's quite primitive looking; too clunky and doesn't look streamlined enough. SCOOP!! Here's the design of the 2016 Torch w/ that Sugarloaf thing at the bottom... https://www.behance.net/gallery/17104131/Rio-2016-Olympic-Torch Edited February 2, 2015 by baron-pierreIV Quote
binary Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Baron, Behance is a site designed for the art and design community, specifically for self-promotion. Unless, that person was announced as the torch designer, then it's just some freelance dude working on self promotion. Quote
baron-pierreIV Posted February 3, 2015 Report Posted February 3, 2015 Baron, Behance is a site designed for the art and design community, specifically for self-promotion. Unless, that person was announced as the torch designer, then it's just some freelance dude working on self promotion. Granted, but his design does fulfill the so-called 'secret detail' alluding to Sugarloaf Mountain's profile in there. Quote
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