runningrings 678 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Go Istanbul! From Sydney! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Banzai Tokyo from Sydney! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tutankamon 3 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 GO Madrid! Vamos Madrid, from Spain hehehe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Cook 1 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Madrid, Spain!!! Yes, you can!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cinderella 6 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Go Madrid! Go go go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amarillo 6 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Vamos Madrid!! A por ellos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michelinternational 7 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Who said this final election would be bored? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galandar 40 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Best of luck to all three, especially to Istanbul, my personal favourite to win this race. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1700 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Go Hambantota from Antares with love!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arwebb 133 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Coming to this election late on, and on the basis of nothing more than a quick skim of their websites, it seems to me that all three bids look pretty solid, but all have issues that could quite easily scupper them. For that reason, I don't think anyone can predict the outcome with any degree of confidence. If I had to pick a preferred option, I think I'd just edge towards Madrid. If I had to pick a winner, I'd go for Istanbul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.bernham 384 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Ir Madrid! De Estados Unidos! Good Luck Istanbul! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FYI 1206 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 That would be Vamos, not "ir". Anyway, VAMOS Tokyo from the USA! :-D :-P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olympiaki-agones 52 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 The IOC is damn unpredictable, and they use to award the Games to those who try hard (not alway, but they do).They also know the political atmosphere could improve in 7 years if the Olympics go to the Muslim world. I guess it's going to be Istanbul. Also the voters would be amuse following how Rio and Istanbul get ready, above all if the next candidate would come from Africa in 2024. As I've been saying, the ideal could be Rio-Istanbul-Cape Town (or Durban). All those cities have wonderful scenery and in terms of marketing new regions will be inspiring to purchase gadgets and memorabilia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olympiaki-agones 52 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 It's like remembering the exotic 60s: Rome-Tokyo-Mexico City Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runningrings 678 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 As I've been saying, the ideal could be Rio-Istanbul-Cape Town (or Durban). All those cities have wonderful scenery and in terms of marketing new regions will be inspiring to purchase gadgets and memorabilia./quote] It's like remembering the exotic 60s: Rome-Tokyo-Mexico City I think I may have mentioned it before, but it echoes what you say: If the IOC is willing to take a chance on Istanbul, and that follows through with Africa in 2024 - it will be one of the most iconic and exciting periods in Olympic history since the 1960s when we saw a great leap of faith take the event from classical Rome to Asia to Latin America. You could even argue that either side of this Melbourne 1956 in the far reaches beyond South East Asia and giving Germany a second chance to reinvent itself in 1972 was part of this. I guess the shift to the neoliberal Olympics after LA84 has seen other key indicators bubble up to the surface. EDIT: I think I may have mentioned it before, but it echoes what you say: If the IOC is willing to take a chance on Istanbul, and that follows through with Africa in 2024 - it will be one of the most iconic and exciting periods in Olympic history since the 1960s when we saw a great leap of faith take the event from classical Rome to Asia to Latin America. You could even argue that either side of this Melbourne 1956 in the far reaches beyond South East Asia and giving Germany a second chance to reinvent itself in 1972 was part of this. I guess the shift to the neoliberal Olympics after LA84 has seen other key indicators bubble up to the surface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 605 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 With everything which is happening right now near Turkey plus how Erdogan looks now in front of the world after his actions, I'm afraid the Istanbul bid pretty much imploded. I dare to say they'll be the first ones to go. I would want Madrid to get them, but if you want me to be realistic, I think Tokyo, although also having problems with the Fukushima leak, is the most probable winner. Which would be boring, though. Hope there is an interesting twist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) It seems it's a battle about who have less weaknesses at this point... Gosh... Edited September 6, 2013 by DannyelBrazil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FYI 1206 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Could the Italians be smacking themselves in the tush right about now. If not, they sure should be! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runningrings 678 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Perhaps 2020 really was destined for Rome. Now the universe doesn't know what to do in finding an alternative. Oh well, tough luck, Rome. If Tokyo gets this I'd be right behind Paris snapping up the next Euorpean SOG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 With Rome in this race, Istanbul would be benefitted... The votes would be splitted between Rome and Madrid... Similar appeal and arguments. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FYI 1206 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Perhaps you're right, Danny. But the Italians are another influential bunch within the IOC. And come to think of it, I think heads would've been butting within the organization between the Italian & Spanish lobbyists that it more than likely would've made for good Olympic bidding drama. Plus, Rome is such an iconic & historical city that I still would've given the edge to the Italians. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Agreed, still, I see similar appeals, indeed, the split of ability to earn votes between two big European cities. And also agree, if Rome was on, this bid race would be even more dramatic and thrilling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I cross my fingers for Istanbul, since I think it is the most innovative bid. I doubt that the IOC pays a lot attention to the police violence... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I doubt that the IOC pays a lot attention to the police violence... Rio someone? (Did I post it?) haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yoshi 353 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Baron, who do you think will do the best ceremonies? I'd say Istanbul, but you know far more about these than me (& possibly anyone). Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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