Ahmedabad 2036

[AustralianFan]

4 minutes ago, AustralianFan said:

Quite an interesting move from Macron’s to offer assistance for India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.  

Usually assistance is offered from one elected Olympic host to another elected host to organise the actual Games. But in this case the offer is to help with bidding for the Games.

In India’s case they are far from being an elected Olympic Games.  Still, we may not be far from a 2036 host being elected - its 2024 now and the trend of late is for the IOC to select and elected a preferred bidder a long way in advance of the Games, around 10-11 years ahead.

 

Is there some desire by Macron to broaden economic/trade ties with India that is behind this French offer to help with India’s 2036 Olympic bid?

[AustralianFan]

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Agreed.  

 

[Bear]

2 hours ago, AustralianFan said:

Is there some desire by Macron to broaden economic/trade ties with India that is behind this French offer to help with India’s 2036 Olympic bid?

I believe so, that was my first thought when I read the headline. He probably wants something out of this

[AustralianFan]

6 minutes ago, Bear said:

I believe so, that was my first thought when I read the headline. He probably wants something out of this

Yes, Macron’s unexpected move and love-in with India certainly gives that impression.

[Nacre]

There are numerous cultural, economic, political and military factors pulling India and the west together now. It is essentially impossible to divorce the Olympics from those other things.

To wit, this new article published today. . .

India, France unveil new road map for defence industrial cooperation

[AustralianFan]

18 minutes ago, Nacre said:

There are numerous cultural, economic, political and military factors pulling India and the west together now. It is essentially impossible to divorce the Olympics from those other things.

To wit, this new article published today. . .

India, France unveil new road map for defence industrial cooperation

There it is.  Thanks @Nacre

So possibly French built submarines and/or jet fighter aircraft along with assisting India to prepare a 2036 Olympic bid.

[Roger87]

Full (geo)political support. But this can work like happened in the prior World Fair which France supported Saudi Arabia first. 

If any case, any relevant political India can reach from France (And also USA) can work in favour for the bid. 

[sebastien1214]

For those who don't like the arrival of breakdancing at the Olympics (and I'm one of them), prepare yourself for the yoga events in 2036:

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/india-olympics-2036-bid-yoga-kabaddi-kho-kho-9405799/

[FYI]

LOL - just jot it down with the other 'most stupidest Olympic sports ever'! 

[Sir Rols]

IOA initiates dialogue process with IOC's Future Host Commission for hosting 2036 Olympics

[FYI]

I see that there was no mention where the back-room deals, secret handshakes & wink, winks, take place. 

[texan]

It seems like it's over for India 

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/why-india-can-bid-goodbye-to-the-dream-of-hosting-2036-olympics/articleshow/114630981.cms?from=mdr

[baron-pierreIV]

/\/\ It depends on how the Ambanis, Modi and Reliance Industries still want to play in the Olympic scene.  If Reliance buys into a TOP Partner spot, India will probably still shoot for a YOG.  

[iceman530]

Seoul, Istanbul.......your move

[sebastien1214]

1 hour ago, iceman530 said:

Seoul, Istanbul.......your move

I don't see Seoul winning 2036, especially because in terms of time zone it will have little media coverage in Europe, which will already be the case for 2028 and even more so for 2032, which is not necessarily a good thing for selling TV rights at a high price in Europe (which still remains an important market financially speaking for the IOC).

[yoshi]

I wonder if this'll jolt Germany back into action. If India's out & everyone else is back in the game then it should do. 

[Roger87]

2 hours ago, yoshi said:

I wonder if this'll jolt Germany back into action. If India's out & everyone else is back in the game then it should do. 

My bet is still Istanbul after the European Games clear support. 

[baron-pierreIV]

5 hours ago, Roger87 said:

My bet is still Istanbul after the European Games clear support. 

But until things are settled in Israel, Iran, etc., the IOC will steer clear of Doha and Istanbul.  Mainland Europe would be the best and safest choice for '36.  So, yeah, Germany, Barcelona and Copenhagen could be back in play.  

[texan]

1 hour ago, baron-pierreIV said:

But until things are settled in Israel, Iran, etc., the IOC will steer clear of Doha and Istanbul.  Mainland Europe would be the best and safest choice for '36.  So, yeah, Germany, Barcelona and Copenhagen could be back in play.  

And the German presentation would probably include the Munich 1972 as a success story regarding Israel?? 

[Roger87]

5 hours ago, baron-pierreIV said:

But until things are settled in Israel, Iran, etc., the IOC will steer clear of Doha and Istanbul.  Mainland Europe would be the best and safest choice for '36.  So, yeah, Germany, Barcelona and Copenhagen could be back in play.  

Barcelona recently said no way. No more tourists.

[Guilga]

inb4 Saudi Arabia actually happens.

[iceman530]

3 hours ago, Guilga said:

inb4 Saudi Arabia actually happens.

I was literally going to say this.  This is a very real fear now

[iceman530]

9 hours ago, baron-pierreIV said:

But until things are settled in Israel, Iran, etc., the IOC will steer clear of Doha and Istanbul.  Mainland Europe would be the best and safest choice for '36.  So, yeah, Germany, Barcelona and Copenhagen could be back in play.  

As much as Id love Copenhagen or Germany, I dont think we can write off Budapest of Poland (probably Warsaw).  Budapest might be small, but the IOC loves their Orban types

[iceman530]

4 hours ago, Roger87 said:

Barcelona recently said no way. No more tourists.

Yeah, you wanna talk about a strong, possibly violent NOlympics movement that would sprout up instantly.  Hold Barcelona's beer, watch this.....

[Roger87]

9 hours ago, Guilga said:

inb4 Saudi Arabia actually happens.

This. Also, the European Games and UEFA Euro is still happening in Turkiye after all. One of the proposed stadiums is near of the border of Syria (Although that can change)