DannyelBrazil 703 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Just a side track. Guangzhou is considering to bid for 2024. if Tokyo wins, then GZ will not bid. Otherwise, it will be possible to see GZ's presentation 4 years later. (But most GZ citizens dont support this idea.....) But their microphones in the venue also had problem. Buenos Aires, Argentina... they are good on bad events... I told you guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go Europe 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 It's a bit hard to get enthusiastic, or look forward to any of these Olympics... I don't know... I still somehow have the feeling Istanbul will be the one! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
August 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 The government wants it. The people don't. GZ had the 2010 Asian games and what we learned is that hosting a game means our normal life will be disturbed for years.... Unfortunately responsibility isn't the priority when selecting host cities, look at Sochi '14 and Rio '16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattperiolat 35 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Does the IOC love "persistence", though. Beijing only tried twice. And the first time, they only lost by a measly two votes. Same with PyeongChang. They nearly snagged the 2010 winter Games. They only needed, essentially a couple of more votes there too. Madrid in their last two attempts hasn't come close to that. What Beijing & PyeongChang had/have what Madrid doesn't is that big compelling factor. Beijing was/is the capital of 1/5 of humanity. PyeongChang was/is the first opportunity to expand the winter Games to mainland Asia for the first time. What does Madrid have? "The only major European capital that's hasn't had the chance to host"? If Munich's "first city to ever host the summer & winter Games" wasn't appealing, I don't see how the only Euro capital thing is either. Well, even if it was by a larger vote margin, Madrid did finish second to Rio last time, so there is that. You can also argue a Catalan vs. Castillian Spanish Olympics in terms of cultural differences, meaning a "different" Spain on this go around. Am I straw grasping? Yeah, pretty much. As I have stated here and elsewhere, I do not really have a dog in the hunt. All three bids have issues, possibly serious ones. Any of the above will gather a shrug and an 'ok then' from me. Truth be told, I'm kind of looking ahead to Tuesday and the IOC Presidental vote, mainly due to potential impact on 2022 and a race where I do have a favorite, pending referendum votes in Baveria. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cube 11 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 It's a bit hard to get enthusiastic, or look forward to any of these Olympics... I don't know... I still somehow have the feeling Istanbul will be the one! i feel the same i guess all 3 cities can host good games, but nothing i can´t wait for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krow 562 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 I remember that many years ago (until around 2004) there was a keen Turkish boy in this forum. Where is he now? Has he visited here in recent years? surprisingly, i haven't seen him in many years. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy 70 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Not quite sure who will go out first but I'm convinced Istanbul is getting the games in spite of the varying qualities of the presentations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go Europe 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Its ridiculous the video of Madrid is on now with a big part of voice only black screen in the middle!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 651 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 First the coffee machine breaks, then the large cups run out - has no-one here understood how you refuel a pack of journalists? ;-) -Insidethegames on twitter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cube 11 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 is the Tokyo video already on the ioc website? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangwon 259 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 I remember that many years ago (until around 2004) there was a keen Turkish boy in this forum. Where is he now? Has he visited here in recent years? Wasn't his name here Turkish Guy? I remember him around 2007. Don't remember much after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athan 47 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 I couldn't watch Istanbul's presentation and the stream stopped working during Madrid's so I can't really give an opinion comparing the three candidates. From what I'm reading, none of them has been anything special. It seems I won't be able to comment the voting and the annoucement here until tomorrow, so good luck to all! The die is cast. May the best win! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treo 3 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 The cards are on the table, may the best win! The best of luck to Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emre 92 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 michael payne def. backs istanbul... here is his last twits Tweetler Michael.R Payne @MichaelRPayne11 sa #2020olympic race - lunch & for first time in living memory, none of the great experts willing to call it. & if all 3 tie in first round?! Aç Michael.R Payne @MichaelRPayne14 sa #IOC microphones at #2020olympic debate not working to allow members to ask questions. Clever IOC plan to prevent cities from being grilled? Aç Michael.R Payne @MichaelRPayne15 sa #Istanbul2020 History Begins. pic.twitter.com/o2nUzFkBQZ Fotoğrafı görüntüle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runningrings 678 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Based on the presentations - I have a growing feeling now that Istanbul may (MAY) have come full circle and might just grab this one. All three smacked of apathy - but Istanbul's presentation provided the most pointed moment so far - when it mentioned Pierre de Courbutin, and taking the Olympic Games to new places. I think if the IOC is willing to take the chance - Istanbul is the winning ticket. If not, then logically Tokyo is the one to count on - and I completely understand why. It is a bid that has shades of London 2012. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pui from HK 8 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 I want Istanbul. it would be interesting. But if it's not Istanbul I hope Tokyo can get it. The quality of Tokyo can be absolutely guaranteed, not to mention their ultra-high technology. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 surprisingly, i haven't seen him in many years. I'm not. There was some remarkably anti-Turkish sentiment around here for years and finally he had enough and left. As for the voting; 95 votes, Princess Anne will probably not vote, so 94. Need 48 to win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pui from HK 8 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Wasn't his name here Turkish Guy? I remember him around 2007. Don't remember much after that. Sorry but I cannot recall his name.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phandrosis 171 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 All three presentations are posted now, if you want to re-watch anything you missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filipe_Golias 20 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Turkish Guy? I know him, he's still much alive, but I presume his job probably takes too much of his time (he is also not that regular anymore in another forum I go to). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pui from HK 8 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Turkish Guy? I know him, he's still much alive, but I presume his job probably takes too much of his time (he is also not that regular anymore in another forum I go to). Thanks. Glad to know his updates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krow 562 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Princess Anne will probably not vote why not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runningrings 678 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Was it just me - or did the voice of the Madrid mayor sound remarkably similar to Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki?? When she was harping on about the power of the Olympics, and the City of Madrid, it reminded me a lot of Gianna A-D at the Athens 2004 Opening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pui from HK 8 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTk4MzE3MDMy.html The official documentary of the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. This is found on the Youku website. 75 mins. Language: Japanese. May have 15-30 seconds advertisement before the video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runningrings 678 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 And at the expense of sounding like I'm getting into the Spanish team - I'm over this "nobody lives life quite like we do" idea that gets thrown about. It's lost in translation and boring at best - and condescending at worst. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
