StefanMUC Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 „Marxist“ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob2012 Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Optus is s gorgeous stadium. Could it hold a track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 54 minutes ago, Rob. said: Optus is s gorgeous stadium. Could it hold a track? Yes it can. It’s a multi-purpose stadium and can be switched to various modes. Optus Stadium - Athletics mode “Capable of hosting international athletics events, such as the IAAF World Championships and meets Commonwealth Games requirements.” “Removable concrete plats on the lower bowl to facilitate reconfiguration into athletics mode.” “60,000 seating capacity.” “Media facilities with the capability to accommodate an increased contingent for international events.” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Ideal then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 20 hours ago, Victorian said: 4 hours ago, Victorian said: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/sport/perth-lord-mayor-puts-citys-hand-up-to-host-2026-commonwealth-games-following-afl-grand-final-success/news-story/062476803c2cf19ebd6d1ef696c0e29e?preview=true&fbclid=IwAR04sfxD2AiyYvy74wUFum8EWprlzMxYutegEfWdCPoefgrEnoIhJFeeRh4 Excllent find Victorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 If there is the political will from the State and Federal Governments, then this “emergency solution” for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Perth can be pulled in the 5 years remaining. The WA State Premier Mark McGowan is enjoying massive political support from the people of WA after keeping the state COVID-free wtih his very popular (to WA residents) hard borders policy. His government was just re-elected in March in the biggest landslide wipeout in the state’s history. He can almost walk on water with WA Voters so its a matter the if he is willing to support a 2026 CWG in Perth. I have a gut feeling he would support the bid. That leaves the Australian Government and if they would support it. (this 2026 CWG hist topic is also being discussed on the other 2026 CWG thread) Perth 2026 Venues ? As a Perth boy living in Melbourne now, here is a very quick off the cuff scan of possible venues for such a Games in 2026: Athletics/Ceremonies - Optus Stadium - 60,000 - multi-mode, hi-tech Aquatics/Swimming/Diving - Perth Superdrome complex - has hosted the FINA World Swimming Championships twice at the Superdrome Aquatic complex in 1991 and 1998. Used 15,000 capacity temporary grandstands as in CWG 2018 Gold Coast Badminton - Perth Badminton Arena Basketball - WA Basketball Centre Beach Volleyball - Scarborough Beach - temporary grandstand Boxing - Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium Cricket T20 - WACA Cycling Track - SpeedDome velodrome Gymnastics - Perth Arena - 15,500 large hi-tech large CBD arena which hosts NBL Team Perth Wildcats,and Tennis tournaments Hockey - Perth Hockey Stadium Judo - at one of a number of indoor community sports centres ,similar to CWG 2018 Gold Coast Lawn Bowls - North Perth Lawn Bowls Centre Mountain Biking - Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park Netball - State Netball Centre Rugby Sevens - Joondalup Arena Shooting - Whiteman Park Squash - The Squash Factory Table Tennis - at one of a number of indoor community sports centres ,similar to CWG 2018 Gold Coast Triathlon - Swan River, Kings Park Weightlifting - Perth Concert Hall Wrestling - at one of a number of indoor community sports centres ,similar to CWG 2018 Gold Coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 The emerging topic re a 2026 Perth Commonwealth Games is now being discussed on this thread: Commonwealth Games 2026 Where? - Gamesbids.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 whoops, wrong thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 ( apologies, previous post was meant to be in the 2026 western sydney thread ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Actually a new thread just created. Here is the link: >> Perth 2026 ‘Victorian’ discovered this emerging story. Excellent find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Isn't Basil Zempilas the guy who was standing by Joanna Griggs as she savaged the 2018 closing ceremony? Sure I remember that name - didn't know he'd got in charge of Perth. Whatever, I'd still rather somewhere else finally hosted - the UK/Australia alternation is getting boring now - and if it needs to be Australia, I'd rather Adelaide as the one that's never done it, but Perth's got that wonderful stadium and I'm certain they'll do a great job of it. And at least it's not a suburb pretending to be a city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 8 hours ago, yoshi said: Isn't Basil Zempilas the guy who was standing by Joanna Griggs as she savaged the 2018 closing ceremony? Sure I remember that name - didn't know he'd got in charge of Perth. Whatever, I'd still rather somewhere else finally hosted - the UK/Australia alternation is getting boring now - and if it needs to be Australia, I'd rather Adelaide as the one that's never done it, but Perth's got that wonderful stadium and I'm certain they'll do a great job of it. And at least it's not a suburb pretending to be a city Replied to this post at the Perth 2026 thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 11:04 PM, yoshi said: Basil Zempilas ..... .... is a buffoon Anyway .... CGF claims the host for 2026 will be announced in March next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 When will the decision be made, I assume it's being delegated to Commonwealth Games Australia, like with the Birmingham/Liverpool decision was just England's. Hopefully we will have a host city of some kind before Birmingham, so it can be handed over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 4 hours ago, yoshi said: When will the decision be made, I assume it's being delegated to Commonwealth Games Australia, like with the Birmingham/Liverpool decision was just England's. Hopefully we will have a host city of some kind before Birmingham, so it can be handed over. https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113936/host-city-2026-commonwealth-games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brekkie Boy Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 The dedicated thread seems to have vanished so perhaps the idea of them hosting has too but I'd much rather see a Perth games than a Sydney games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulu Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Didn't Perth already say no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/basil-zempilas-push-for-perth-to-host-2026-commonwealth-games-wins-support-of-mining-magnate-gina-rinehart-c-4687009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Gina can pay for Perth to host-she can afford it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 https://twitter.com/BasilZempilas/status/1465985769684692996?s=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 Does he know something we don't about the future calendar of the Commonwealth Games or has he just got the years the wrong way round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 9 hours ago, yoshi said: Does he know something we don't about the future calendar of the Commonwealth Games or has he just got the years the wrong way round? That was my initial thought then he came back to a reply and said his bad it is in 2026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 8:56 PM, AustralianFan said: If there is the political will from the State and Federal Governments, then this “emergency solution” for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Perth can be pulled in the 5 years remaining. The WA State Premier Mark McGowan is enjoying massive political support from the people of WA after keeping the state COVID-free wtih his very popular (to WA residents) hard borders policy. His government was just re-elected in March in the biggest landslide wipeout in the state’s history. He can almost walk on water with WA Voters so its a matter the if he is willing to support a 2026 CWG in Perth. I have a gut feeling he would support the bid. That leaves the Australian Government and if they would support it. (this 2026 CWG hist topic is also being discussed on the other 2026 CWG thread) Perth 2026 Venues ? As a Perth boy living in Melbourne now, here is a very quick off the cuff scan of possible venues for such a Games in 2026: Athletics/Ceremonies - Optus Stadium - 60,000 - multi-mode, hi-tech Aquatics/Swimming/Diving - Perth Superdrome complex - has hosted the FINA World Swimming Championships twice at the Superdrome Aquatic complex in 1991 and 1998. Used 15,000 capacity temporary grandstands as in CWG 2018 Gold Coast Badminton - Perth Badminton Arena Basketball - WA Basketball Centre Beach Volleyball - Scarborough Beach - temporary grandstand Boxing - Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium Cricket T20 - WACA Cycling Track - SpeedDome velodrome Gymnastics - Perth Arena - 15,500 large hi-tech large CBD arena which hosts NBL Team Perth Wildcats,and Tennis tournaments Hockey - Perth Hockey Stadium Judo - at one of a number of indoor community sports centres ,similar to CWG 2018 Gold Coast Lawn Bowls - North Perth Lawn Bowls Centre Mountain Biking - Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park Netball - State Netball Centre Rugby Sevens - Joondalup Arena Shooting - Whiteman Park Squash - The Squash Factory Table Tennis - at one of a number of indoor community sports centres ,similar to CWG 2018 Gold Coast Triathlon - Swan River, Kings Park Weightlifting - Perth Concert Hall Wrestling - at one of a number of indoor community sports centres ,similar to CWG 2018 Gold Coast On 9/26/2021 at 11:04 PM, yoshi said: Isn't Basil Zempilas the guy who was standing by Joanna Griggs as she savaged the 2018 closing ceremony? Sure I remember that name - didn't know he'd got in charge of Perth. Whatever, I'd still rather somewhere else finally hosted - the UK/Australia alternation is getting boring now - and if it needs to be Australia, I'd rather Adelaide as the one that's never done it, but Perth's got that wonderful stadium and I'm certain they'll do a great job of it. And at least it's not a suburb pretending to be a city On 9/27/2021 at 7:12 AM, AustralianFan said: Replied to this post at the Perth 2026 thread On 10/8/2021 at 5:29 PM, Gonzo said: .... is a buffoon Anyway .... CGF claims the host for 2026 will be announced in March next year On 10/9/2021 at 12:14 AM, yoshi said: When will the decision be made, I assume it's being delegated to Commonwealth Games Australia, like with the Birmingham/Liverpool decision was just England's. Hopefully we will have a host city of some kind before Birmingham, so it can be handed over. On 10/9/2021 at 4:18 AM, Victorian said: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113936/host-city-2026-commonwealth-games Hi guys, the Perth 2026 thread has been rebuilt, sort of, as best as I can folloiwng its accidental deletion of it by a gamesbids moderator who profusely apologised. I’ve copied over a few posts from this thread and some new posts including these posts above. Here is the link to the new Perth 2026 thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustralianFan Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 7:48 AM, Brekkie Boy said: The dedicated thread seems to have vanished so perhaps the idea of them hosting has too but I'd much rather see a Perth games than a Sydney games. On 11/21/2021 at 8:55 AM, ulu said: Didn't Perth already say no? On 11/29/2021 at 3:04 PM, Victorian said: https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/basil-zempilas-push-for-perth-to-host-2026-commonwealth-games-wins-support-of-mining-magnate-gina-rinehart-c-4687009 On 11/29/2021 at 7:55 PM, TorchbearerSydney said: Gina can pay for Perth to host-she can afford it! 17 hours ago, Victorian said: https://twitter.com/BasilZempilas/status/1465985769684692996?s=20 15 hours ago, yoshi said: Does he know something we don't about the future calendar of the Commonwealth Games or has he just got the years the wrong way round? 5 hours ago, Victorian said: That was my initial thought then he came back to a reply and said his bad it is in 2026 Hi guys, the Perth 2026 thread has been rebuilt, sort of, as best as I can folloiwng its accidental deletion of it by a gamesbids moderator who profusely apologised. I’ve copied over a few posts from this thread and some new posts including these posts above. Here is the link to the new Perth 2026 thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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