Paris 2024

[Michelle]

4 minutes ago, Rob2012 said:

Nice, but when I'm made King of the World, golf is getting banned.

blasphemous. Why though?

Not a sport ?

[Rob2012]

I don't just mean from the Olympics, I mean generally. Can't be doing with it. Build some more houses instead.

[FYI]

Golf also seems too elitest. And yes, I'd hardly call it a sport, either. And speaking of building more houses instead, in Rio for 2016, that would seem like it was a travesty then.

[Sir Rols]

I don’t mind golf or golf courses. For years, I used to caddy for my dad every weekend. All green space is nice, and at least here in Oz some courses are open for general shared public access. I’ve always been a bit iffy about its inclusion at the Olympics, though I’ve been reading it’s been quite the success here at Paris (haven’t watched any yet though).

[Quaker2001]

9 days down, 7 to go.  But so far, these games have been wildly successful.  I know @FYI will remember a certain reporter insisting that the better strategy would have been to have LA host 2024 and then Paris take 2028 since LA would be better served to save the Olympic movement.  Well.. he was half right.  Because it's likely that the 2024 Games will restore some faith in the Olympics movement.

Bravo thus far to Paris.  For all the fear-mongering and concerns (as if we don't have those every single Olympics), there have been more than a few indelible images that we'll be seeing for decades to come.  They probably should have had 1992 if not for JAS intervening.  They almost had 2012.  This has been worth the wait, IMO!

[Michelle]

No love for Golf up in hurrr!!
but as a Yimby, I can see your point. 

Edited August 4 by Michelle

[FYI]

21 minutes ago, Sir Rols said:

I don’t mind golf or golf courses. All green space is nice, and at least here in Oz some courses are open for general shared public access. 

The irony is interesting, though. Cause some say build more houses instead, but near me, there's been the closing of some golf courses in the area in order to build more homes, but to the angst of some of the other nearby residents, cause it's taking away from their 'green space'. So it appears that either way, it seems contradictory. 

17 minutes ago, Quaker2001 said:

9 days down, 7 to go.  But so far, these games have been wildly successful.  I know @FYI will remember a certain reporter insisting that the better strategy would have been to have LA host 2024 and then Paris take 2028 since LA would be better served to save the Olympic movement.  Well.. he was half right.  Because it's likely that the 2024 Games will restore some faith in the Olympics movement.

 Touche! I wonder what spin he would have to say for himself now!

[Quaker2001]

10 minutes ago, FYI said:

The irony is interesting, though. Cause some say build more houses instead, but near me, there's been the closing of some golf courses in the area in order to build more homes, but to the angst of some of the other nearby residents, cause it's taking away from their 'green space'. So it appears that either way, it seems contradictory. 

 Touche! I wonder what spin he would have to say for himself now!

I've been saying a lot lately.. I'm confident LA will put on a good show (how it compares to 1984 will certainly be part of the discussion), but they have a lot to live up to after seeing these Olympics.  We know the crowds will be there.  I don't know that they'll be as loud as the French have been.

[yoshi]

It's been exactly the right Games at exactly the right time after the last few years & especially Tokyo. It's a shame for the future that Tom will try his best to waste the momentum in getting bidders in but as for the Games & the city, it's hard to imagine it being any better. I hope LA can live up to it, having not seen 84 I'm quite excited for it tbh

[Michelle]

2 minutes ago, yoshi said:

, having not seen 84 I'm quite excited for it tbh

Same. 
im actually really excited for LA. And I didn’t think I would be. 

Also LA doesn’t need to aspire to top Paris. Just be its authentic self, which will be good enough. 

[FYI]

17 minutes ago, Quaker2001 said:

I've been saying a lot lately.. I'm confident LA will put on a good show (how it compares to 1984 will certainly be part of the discussion), but they have a lot to live up to after seeing these Olympics.  We know the crowds will be there.  I don't know that they'll be as loud as the French have been.

For all the talk & articles, even a year ago, that the French were apathetic to these Games, oh how Au Contraire is that now judging by those MASSIVE crowds we are seeing at all the venues! I can't remember the last time I've seen crowds like this! Not even at London 2012. 

I've posted a couple of articles within the last few months touching upon this previously, in this very thread, about after the last two Covid Olympics, & the havoc that the virus in general caused around the globe, & with two raging wars going on, that the world was just ready for a party! And what better one than the Paris 2024 Olympics! How much is all that playing out now, who knows, but all I can say (yet again) is I wish that I was THERE!!!

I'm sure the crowds will be there in L.A., too, but considering what else could be going on in the world in fours years time, I'm not sure the party there will be as robust. Especially here, in the U.S. which has hosted the most Olympics than any other country, & L.A. even having hosted just as recent as 1984. In Olympic years, that's like just yesterday, so they could be more ho-hum about it. Whereas Paris, has literally had to wait an entire century for it! 

Oh, & another thing, has anyone else taken notice at ALL the celebraties that there are in Paris for these Games?! I can't recall ever seeing this many. I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought in L.A. come 2028, but IDK how I feel about seeing so many celebs in Paris right now.

[Quaker2001]

1 hour ago, FYI said:

For all the talk & articles, even a year ago, that the French were apathetic to these Games, oh how Au Contraire is that now judging by those MASSIVE crowds we are seeing at all the venues! I can't remember the last time I've seen crowds like this! Not even at London 2012. 

I've posted a couple of articles within the last few months touching upon this previously, in this very thread, about after the last two Covid Olympics, & the havoc that the virus in general caused around the globe, & with two raging wars going on, that the world was just ready for a party! And what better one than the Paris 2024 Olympics! How much is all that playing out now, who knows, but all I can say (yet again) is I wish that I was THERE!!!

I'm sure the crowds will be there in L.A., too, but considering what else could be going on in the world in fours years time, I'm not sure the party there will be as robust. Especially here, in the U.S. which has hosted the most Olympics than any other country, & L.A. even having hosted just as recent as 1984. In Olympic years, that's like just yesterday, so they could be more ho-hum about it. Whereas Paris, has literally had to wait an entire century for it! 

Oh, & another thing, has anyone else taken notice at ALL the celebraties that there are in Paris for these Games?! I can't recall ever seeing this many. I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought in L.A. come 2028, but IDK how I feel about seeing so many celebs in Paris right now.

I know NBC has been pushing that narrative big time.  And in all honestly, it does make the Olympics feel a little more prestigious in showing all the celebrities who think it's worth travelling to Paris and attending.  Only thing is that I'm afraid to think of what ticket prices might look like in 4 years.  That's my concern that it won't be the ra-ra fans we're seeing in Paris but rather corporate stooges and other elites in the good spots and the rest of us can buy a nosebleed ticket in the upper deck of SoFi.

My concern with Paris was stuff like protests and worker strikes and other little things that could have been major logistical issues.  We heard about the conditions in the village which are less than perfect, but it's not taking away from the competition.  And where the 2 biggest controversies are the opening ceremony and the 2 boxers (which are only controversial for the most part if you're MAGA or a similar type of conservative), that's better than a lot of people were expecting.  Fingers crossed they make it through the next 7 days unscathed!

[Sir Rols]

There’s usually lots of celebs at the games (apart from Tokyo, of course). I think NBC must be making more of a deal of it this time.

[FYI]

Well, I guess the celeb angle will be OTT in LA 2028 then. And yeah, NBC seems to be going out of their way at these Games for showing celebs whenever they can. Last night they focused on John Travolta in the stands. And I was also surprised to learn that Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart (which she is also in Paris right now) are 'good friends'. Who would've thought! 

[krow]

27 minutes ago, Quaker2001 said:

I know NBC has been pushing that narrative big time.  And in all honestly, it does make the Olympics feel a little more prestigious in showing all the celebrities who think it's worth travelling to Paris and attending.  Only thing is that I'm afraid to think of what ticket prices might look like in 4 years.  That's my concern that it won't be the ra-ra fans we're seeing in Paris but rather corporate stooges and other elites in the good spots and the rest of us can buy a nosebleed ticket in the upper deck of SoFi.

be that as it may i'll be cashing out my 401k and sitting next to serena. i'll put in for everything and hopefully get a couple. most venues are only about an hour away from my house. 

[AustralianFan]

On 8/3/2024 at 10:52 PM, sebastien1214 said:

Brisbane which will go after LA and Paris... ouch

Brisbane 2032 will do it’s own thing in and will not try to be an LA 2028 or a Paris 2024.

Just as Sydney 2000 did their own authentic thing following Atlanta 1996 and Barcelona 1992. At Sydney 2000 we duly shone on the world stage and were proclaimed to have presented to the world the “best Olympic Games ever”.  

With some venues set amongst some absolutely beautiful scenery in tropical and sub-tropical Queensland, and our Aussie way of welcoming the world while taking the p—s out of ourselves at the same time, Australia’s third Olympic Games at Brisbane 2032 will again be a stunning success, just as Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000 were.

[FYI]

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At Sydney 2000 we duly shone on the world stage and were proclaimed to have presented to the world the “best Olympic Games ever”.  

That was Sydney, though (a world renowned city). That's like trying to compare Atlanta to L.A. World of difference.

[ejaycat]

2 hours ago, Quaker2001 said:

I've been saying a lot lately.. I'm confident LA will put on a good show (how it compares to 1984 will certainly be part of the discussion), but they have a lot to live up to after seeing these Olympics.  We know the crowds will be there.  I don't know that they'll be as loud as the French have been.

I nearly spit my drink out when I read that.

LOL

Americans not loud??  Oh mah gah they'll be chanting "USA!  USA!  USA!" all over the place.  

  

 

[Quaker2001]

6 minutes ago, AustralianFan said:

Brisbane 2032 will do it’s own thing in and will not try to be an LA 2028 or a Paris 2024.

Just as Sydney 2000 did their own authentic thing following Atlanta 1996 and Barcelona 1992. At Sydney 2000 we duly shone on the world stage and were proclaimed to have presented to the world the “best Olympic Games ever”.  

With some venues set amongst some absolutely beautiful scenery in tropical and sub-tropical Queensland, and our Aussie way of welcoming the world while taking the p—s out of ourselves at the same time, Australia’s third Olympic Games at Brisbane 2032 will again be a stunning success, just as Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000 were.

What FYI said.  Syndey is the best that Australia has to offer, especially showcasing the city and the country.  No one, even people from the state of Georgia, would say that about Atlanta.

[Quaker2001]

1 minute ago, ejaycat said:

I nearly spit my drink out when I read that.

LOL

Americans not loud??  Oh mah gah they'll be chanting "USA!  USA!  USA!" all over the place.  

  

 

Have you watched and of the swimming, especially with the Marchand races?  Seemed like the entire crowd was in unison with their "Allez Les Bleus" chants and then cheering for Marchand every time he surfaced from a stroke.  Americans are not that organized.  Sure, there will be a lot of noise, but I don't trust a crowd of Americans to do what the French crowds did.

[ejaycat]

So far I've very much been enjoying watching these Paris Olympics.  This is the most I've been into the Olympics in quite a while, actually.  Maybe it was things going on in my life at the time, but I haven't watched this much Olympics coverage since Beijing '08.  I watched London,'s Rio's, and Tokyo's opening and closing ceremonies, but the competitions themselves, for some reason I didn't really watch much of them.  Tokyo's Olympics I totally wasn't into, because the pandemic and lack of spectators just killed the vibe for me.  It's really nice to see crowds of people on TV at these Paris Games, and it's really making me excited for Los Angeles '28.  I've been excited for those Games anyway, but I'm really getting pumped up for '28 now!  

[AustralianFan]

 

2 minutes ago, FYI said:

That was Sydney, though (a world renowned city). That's like trying to compare Atlanta to L.A. World of difference.

Being a “world renowned city” ?   What does that even mean and how does it relate to a Host City

Has nothing to do with a city’s ability to stage a fantastic Olympic Games.  

Being a big city like LA or a smaller cities like past highly successful Olympic Hosts, has nothing to do with the success of an Olympic Games.

Rest assured, Aussies know how to organise and stage many highly successful world sporting events. We’ve done it for decades and at Brisbane 2032, we’ll pull it all together as we always do, shine on the world stage and have fun doing it in organising our third Olympic Games down under.

[Sir Rols]

4 minutes ago, Quaker2001 said:

Have you watched and of the swimming, especially with the Marchand races?  Seemed like the entire crowd was in unison with their "Allez Les Bleus" chants and then cheering for Marchand every time he surfaced from a stroke.  Americans are not that organized.  Sure, there will be a lot of noise, but I don't trust a crowd of Americans to do what the French crowds did.

Even in Paris, an on an Australian broadcast, the “USA, USA, USA!” Chants are quite hard to ignore

[ejaycat]

7 minutes ago, Quaker2001 said:

Have you watched and of the swimming, especially with the Marchand races?  Seemed like the entire crowd was in unison with their "Allez Les Bleus" chants and then cheering for Marchand every time he surfaced from a stroke.  Americans are not that organized.  Sure, there will be a lot of noise, but I don't trust a crowd of Americans to do what the French crowds did.

There'll be American noise and enthusiasm for our athletes for sure.  Maybe you're too young to remember LA '84 and Atlanta?  Chanting, whooping and hollering, the aforementioned "USA!  USA!", etc.  

And yes, I did watch the swimming, and the Marchand races.  A lot of fans do that for their favorite swimmer when they do the breaststroke.  

Edited August 5 by ejaycat

[FYI]

 

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Being a “world renowned city” ?   What does that even mean and how does it relate to a Host City

Has nothing to do with a city’s ability to stage a fantastic Olympic Games.  

We're just over the half-way point of these Paris 2024 Olympics to cast any final judgement on them, & yet here you are already trying to make a final "successful" call on Brisbane 2032 eight years out?!  No amount of jingoism changes the fact that it's still a wait-&-see on how even remotely Brisbane 2032 will pan out.