baron-pierreIV Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Paris 2024 logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooitsme83 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Paris 2024 logo. It looks like a poorly Photoshoped version of the cover of Jan 19th's edition of the New Yorker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Is that emotional rollercoaster still going to register when the day of decision comes 2 1/2 years from now? I doubt it. New York and 9/11 were different. London memorialized 7/7 in their Opening Ceremony. Would Charlie Hedbo be a blip on the radar for a Paris Opening Ceremony? Maybe I'm being callous to the situation, but I don't see this as something that's going to be felt for a long time to come. Maybe I'm wrong. But if you think about it.. there is a 2024 candidate out there that had a solidarity moment born out of tragedy. Except it's not Paris. Well, the Charlie Hebdo incident, although tragic, has absolutely nothing to do with the Olympics, nor the Boston Marathon bombing nor the 9/11 tragedies, so their inclusion in the Opening Ceremonies in a specific form really makes no sense, unless it's something like what the US did at the SLC opening ceremony, a moment of silent while the flag that was hung at ground zero entering the stadium. The 7/7 tragedy, however, was in relation to the Olympics so a tribute to those who lost their lives in that incident made sense. But yea you're pretty much right in your last statement. Although Boston could host an Olympics, the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy definitely played a role as to why it was chosen. The same thing with New York City for the bid to host the 2012 Olympics. And Chicago being the former residence of President Obama played a large role as to why it was chosen instead of LA or San Francisco to be the US bid for the 2016 Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Err, I mean just Los Angeles. I keep forgetting San Francisco dropped out of the race due to that stadium deal not going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooitsme83 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Really, unless the event was so tragic and destructive that it threw the nation or city into utter disarray and pity (preferably resulting in an inspirational/successful rebuilding and its journey), I really don't think it would be a legitimate foundation of a narrative, especially if the event would take place several years after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 This will have no bearing on a Paris bid, in my opinion. Madrid's experiences didn't. These kind of demented violence shouldn't be fetishised to extract some sense of meaning - especially in this instance with Charlie - would have no place at the Olympics. Salt Lake City was different - the nation was reeling from something on a catastrophic scale- and it was months later. If the SLC had hosted 2014- then 9/11 reference would have been extremely out of place. London's memorial wasn't specifically 7/7 either. Although it was appropriate in reference because of its connection to the 2005 decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think it would only encourage the city to bid as if bidding will prove their resilience. I think Bostons ability to handle her attacks helped in this recent vote to an extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usa2024olympics Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 If New York City hosts, I think they should and they probably will do a little 9/11 tribute, similarly to how Sochi did a WW2 tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usa2024olympics Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think it would only encourage the city to bid as if bidding will prove their resilience. I think Bostons ability to handle her attacks helped in this recent vote to an extent.I agree, I saw a article a couple months back that the IOC was interested when Boston practically shut itself down immediately after the Boston Marathon Bombings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpedReality Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think the Patriots' Day bombing in Boston is much more relevant to Boston's bid than any of the other tragedies of that have befallen other bid cities simply on account of the fact that it was a sporting event that was bombed. The very first Boston Marathon (held in 1897) was inspired by the revival of the Olympics the previous year. Not only that, the marathon is a marquee Olympic Event, which is oftentimes the final event with the finish incorporated within the closing ceremony. Without a doubt, if a 2024 Boston Olympic Marathon were to end at the very same finish line where tragedy occurred 9 years prior, it would be foolish not to commemorate the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 If New York City hosts, I think they should and they probably will do a little 9/11 tribute, similarly to how Sochi did a WW2 tribute. Sochi's tribute wasn't solely a WW2 tribute, it was a tribute to all the deaths in all the world wars and under Stalin's rule. And those events were an essential part of the reconstruction of Russia to what it is today. With 9/11, our nation didn't dramatically change to the level of a country torn by wars, although we did increase national security. But if Boston won there will still be some form of moment of silence of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Sochi's tribute wasn't solely a WW2 tribute, it was a tribute to all the deaths in all the world wars and under Stalin's rule. And those events were an essential part of the reconstruction of Russia to what it is today. With 9/11, our nation didn't dramatically change to the level of a country torn by wars, although we did increase national security. But if Boston won there will still be some form of moment of silence of course. I think a 9/11 tribute would make more sense in New York simply because it changed the cities physical shape and it had an even deeper impact on American culture, especially on our views on globalization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Paris2024 page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JOparis2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 And twitter feeds (mostly in French) : https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paris2024?src=hash https://twitter.com/hashtag/ambitionolympique?src=hash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherRob Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Any chance a Paris bid could make use of the city's stunning new concert hall, like LA2024 was proposing with the Walt Disney Concert Hall? I'm very envious of this building looking across the Channel. Edited January 18, 2015 by Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Any chance a Paris bid could make use of the city's stunning new concert hall, like LA2024 was proposing with the Walt Disney Concert Hall? I'm very envious of this building looking across the Channel. Damn, that's insane looking. I'm sure they can think of some use for it in the Olympics. Or perhaps leave it as is and let the spectators who want to get a bit of culture other than the Olympics to enjoy it as its intended purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plusbrilliantsexploits Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Predestined for gymnastics, in my view! Otherwise it'd be excellent for the Cultural Olympiad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Predestined for gymnastics, in my view! Otherwise it'd be excellent for the Cultural Olympiad! doesn't look like a big enough stage. It doesn't look large enough to hold all 4 women's events, much less all 6 of the men's events. perhaps fencing or boxing is better suited for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Predestined for gymnastics, in my view! Otherwise it'd be excellent for the Cultural Olympiad! Nah. It doesn't have the floor space needed for a gymnastics competition. Like LA's plan for the use of their Disney Concert Hall for weighlifting, this hall is only good for Boxing to make use of the surround audience seating PLUS it would only require like the current stage space. Gymnastics require even more floor space than a basketball court. However, Olympic boxing arenas usually require at least 8,000 seating. This hall doesn't seat anywhere near that. Maybe trampoline gymnastics -- if the ceiling is high enough. Edited January 18, 2015 by baron-pierreIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsa Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Paris won't bid, it's USA time in 2024, Boston will be the host. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaker2001 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Paris won't bid, it's USA time in 2024, Boston will be the host. There is no sane argument that says it's the United States' time in 2024. If you want to tell us none of the European heavyweights will bid in 2024 and Boston will get it, that's one thing. But to spin it the way you are is just facepalm-worthy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamC Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 The Philharmonie can't host any Olympic sport, its seating capacity is way too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 There is no sane argument that says it's the United States' time in 2024. Last Hosted SOG Asia 2020 South America 2016 Europe 2012 Australia 2000 North America 1996 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie_Victoria Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 There is no sane argument that says it's the United States' time in 2024. If you want to tell us none of the European heavyweights will bid in 2024 and Boston will get it, that's one thing. But to spin it the way you are is just facepalm-worthy He's absolutely right actually. London already got it in 2012 when Athens had hosted in 2004. After a round of London-Rio-Tokyo, and if there's the choice between going back to Europe or finally go to the US 28 years after Atlanta 96, it's not excessive to say the US has an advantage. At least, it's definitely not worth a facepalm...Or maybe the idea of Boston winning thrills you so much, you don't even want to believe in it. I hardly believe that such a seemingly expert eye on olympism like yours doesn't see how big your chances are. (now, there's Africa, they'll probably give you a much tougher time than Europeans but that's another thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherRob Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Last Hosted SOG Asia 2020 South America 2016 Europe 2012 Australia 2000 North America 1996 I think Quaker meant there's no sane argument which puts 2024 in the US for certain. That's how I read it anyway. Edited January 20, 2015 by Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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