GBModerator 184 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Outgoing Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit told reporters Tuesday that the city of Berlin will unveil its concept for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on September View the full article Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony E Loves Architecture 168 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Excellent. I reckon Berlin 2024 will be a strong Bid and will be one of the Favourites, alongside Rome and Paris, to Host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics are coming back to Europe. Durban will probably use the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Bidding as a 'Warm Up' for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Bidding IMO. I can't see Los Angeles Hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, but they might become a Candidate City IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2038 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) IF it passes a referendum. IF Edited August 26, 2014 by Rob. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coast Lions 39 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 If it pass the referenda then Berlin Germany would be the strongest bid in the 2024 race Germany is the superpower of Europe and never hosted the games back in the United Germany, 2024 will also be 35 years after the fall of the Berlin wall and have an world divide of about half of the people in the world born before or after the wall. Berlin Germany and Los Angeles USA if both in the race will be the frontrunners in the race and I think the vote will go down to an hair to pick the winner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amorincognito 13 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well, at least it looks like they may have the referendum before the German city is chosen, instead of having the chosen city drop out because of a failed vote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Early fav? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cody1985 17 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 On December 6th the DOSB Meeting (Germany's ''NOC'') is held in Dresden (Saxony). This is a possible date to announce the german City for bidding in 2024. Today is not clear if Berlin want to bid for 2024 or 2028. But I think, if the rotation princip of the IOC is still going and possible Winter Games 2022 in Central Asia/Asia, a European Bid for Summer Games 2024 is very strong, especially when Berlin bids (or Hamburg). The cities understood there is no chance to bid when the public doesn't support the bid. Therefore is planned a very transperant bidding phase, so everyone can see the costs of the bid and the possible Games. And the new IOC Agenda says that the future Games should be more influence by the City's strength, so more individual aspects can be part of the bid. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zekekelso 794 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Early fav? Why? What's so great about Berlin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coast Lions 39 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Why? What's so great about Berlin? The Capital city of Europe Superpower past Olympics Games host city, It was an divide city in late 20th century history and the political and culture capital of Germany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOUIS 26 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Early fav? If Paris doesn't bid... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 More the merrier! Great to see a Paris v Berlin v USA chosen city clash. Could be a 2012 bid clash again...and gosh does this board need a spark up! But yes, let's see if Berlin Citizens want it first. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coast Lions 39 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 More the merrier! Great to see a Paris v Berlin v USA chosen city clash. Could be a 2012 bid clash again...and gosh does this board need a spark up! But yes, let's see if Berlin Citizens want it first. Add in Rome if they bid but the Prime Minster of Italy is against the bid and so is the Mayor of Paris France if Berlin Public reject the bid then it will be boring race for 2024. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 56 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Would Germany still be a favorite if Hamburg was chosen? Hamburg seems to be a lower tier city so, maybe it would go to the likes of Paris, Rome, or the US. Obviously, the actually plan is the most important thing, not what tier your city is, but it's just a thought... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coast Lions 39 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Would Germany still be a favorite if Hamburg was chosen? Hamburg seems to be a lower tier city so, maybe it would go to the likes of Paris, Rome, or the US. Obviously, the actually plan is the most important thing, not what tier your city is, but it's just a thought... If it Hamburg is the bidding city from Germany then no and I would think if it were then the USA will get the games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ofan 697 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Would Germany still be a favorite if Hamburg was chosen? Hamburg seems to be a lower tier city so, maybe it would go to the likes of Paris, Rome, or the US. Obviously, the actually plan is the most important thing, not what tier your city is, but it's just a thought... I can see Hamburg being like Venice was for a Rome 2020 bid. Just a small domestic roadblock. That being said, Hamburg has the capability of hosting unlike Venice did, but I think Germany would want to put their big guns out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StefanMUC 687 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Why? What's so great about Berlin? I don't get Berlin as a city (then again, it's the traditional rivalry with Munich I guess). But it's certainly a city that could easily host also in the 21st century. I can see Hamburg being like Venice was for a Rome 2020 bid. Just a small domestic roadblock. That being said, Hamburg has the capability of hosting unlike Venice did, but I think Germany would want to put their big guns out there. DOSB could have put forward Hamburg in 2012 but made the wrong decision...not that Hamburg would have beaten London, but could have saved us the Leipzig embarassment. Funny though that Wowereit is pushing ahead on the day he suddenly and surprisingly announces his retirement as from December! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Athensfan 1081 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I dunno. Yes, Germany should host again. Personally, I think I would enjoy German Winter Games more than German Summer Games. Rio, Tokyo, Berlin? I dunno. Personally I'd prefer a sunnier, happier locale. LA, Durban and Paris are all more appealing to me than Berlin at this point in time. That's purely subjective. Just my feeling. Will be interesting to see what happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StefanMUC 687 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I dunno. Yes, Germany should host again. Personally, I think I would enjoy German Winter Games more than German Summer Games. Rio, Tokyo, Berlin? I dunno. Personally I'd prefer a sunnier, happier locale. LA, Durban and Paris are all more appealing to me than Berlin at this point in time. That's purely subjective. Just my feeling. Will be interesting to see what happens. German Winter Games are off the agenda since last November, sadly. As for Berlin, I believe they'll really bid if the referendum passes. And I'm predicting it won't, not even come close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Athensfan 1081 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 German Winter Games are off the agenda since last November, sadly. As for Berlin, I believe they'll really bid if the referendum passes. And I'm predicting it won't, not even come close. I understand they're off the table, but I'd still prefer them to Summer Games. Such a missed opportunity all the way around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coast Lions 39 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I understand they're off the table, but I'd still prefer them to Summer Games. Such a missed opportunity all the way around. It was really sad that Munich voted it down in 2022 I was supporting them after that Ive been supporting Almaty Kazakhstan this is my 2nd choice after Munich Germany in the 2022 bid race. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I wonder if this'll light a fire under the Parisians' asses becuz I just know they will feel "stung" again if Berlin gets to host the Games before they do and on the centennial anniversary (I know that means so little) of a French Games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coast Lions 39 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I wonder if this'll light a fire under the Parisians' asses becuz I just know they will feel "stung" again if Berlin gets to host the Games before they do and on the centennial anniversary (I know that means so little) of a French Games. But Paris got an problem there mayor she does not support an Olympics Games bid I would say if they do bid and lose against either Berlin or Los Angeles that will kill them and forget about hosting the Olympics after losing to Barcelona, Beijing and London. Interesting note even Toronto beat Paris in the 2008 bid race. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nacre 211 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Why? What's so great about Berlin? Berlin is a really weird city, but I don't think anyone can doubt that it would do a good job of hosting. I actually really like the idea of Berlin hosting again. Right now Berlin is too self-consciously postmodern and almost "post-German." The campaign to forget about the dark days of the 20th century has also culled a lot of the positive aspects of German history too. I hate nationalism, but Berlin is one of the two places I've ever been to where I felt like the people were not patriotic enough. On the other hand Montreal is the second city, and hosting the Olympics didn't seem to make the people of Quebec proud to be Canadian. I dunno. Yes, Germany should host again. Personally, I think I would enjoy German Winter Games more than German Summer Games. Rio, Tokyo, Berlin? I dunno. Personally I'd prefer a sunnier, happier locale. It's warmer and sunnier than London. From a fan perspective places like Rome and Barcelona might be better, but from the perspective of the athletes I actually think London, Paris and Berlin are close to ideal. You don't want to have to run a mile in 90 degree weather. Low 70's is perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zekekelso 794 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Berlin is a really weird city, but I don't think anyone can doubt that it would do a good job of hosting. To be clear, I think Berlin could be an excellent host. I'm not sure if they should be put above other cities into the "favorite" spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.bernham 383 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 If it pass the referenda then Berlin Germany would be the strongest bid in the 2024 race Germany is the superpower of Europe and never hosted the games back in the United Germany, 2024 will also be 35 years after the fall of the Berlin wall and have an world divide of about half of the people in the world born before or after the wall. Berlin Germany and Los Angeles USA if both in the race will be the frontrunners in the race and I think the vote will go down to an hair to pick the winner. I though Russia was Europe's superpower? Consistency... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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