Egypt 2036

[AustralianFan]

The list of those interested in 2036 continues to grow:

 

 

[AustralianFan]

and from ATR:

 

 

[AliciasBlade]

Whenever Egypt and Summer Olympics come to mind, I question whether or not if the country's climate is too harsh or not.

[munichfan]

Summer temperatures in Cairo are rasonably lower than the September/October temperatures Doha held their Word Athletics Championships in. It's not perfect, but it's somewhat doable.

Cairo will almost certainly not host 2036, but there's more urgent issues at play than climate.

[FYI]

Another one to put on the  list!

[AustralianFan]

According to Weather Atlas, the average Cairo temperatures in July and August:

 “In Cairo, the average high-temperature in August is almost the same as in July - a still tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F). In Cairo, the average low-temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F).”

As Munichfan said, certainly doable.

 

[AliciasBlade]

1 minute ago, AustralianFan said:

According to Weather Atlas, the average Cairo temperatures in July and August:

 “In Cairo, the average high-temperature in August is almost the same as in July - a still tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F). In Cairo, the average low-temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F).”

As Munichfan said, certainly doable.

 

Would that be too hot for the Olympics or

[FYI]

5 minutes ago, AustralianFan said:

According to Weather Atlas, the average Cairo temperatures in July and August:

 “In Cairo, the average high-temperature in August is almost the same as in July - a still tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F). In Cairo, the average low-temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F).”

As Munichfan said, certainly doable.

Maybe "doable", but it would be just as oppressive, if not moreso, than Tokyo 2020ne was, which many outdoor athletes didn't relish. And as Munichfan also said, there's still more urgent issues at play here than the climate.

[AustralianFan]

It is likely not too hot for the Olympics given that the World Atheltics Championships were held in hotter temperatures in Doha in 2019.

[baron-pierreIV]

Aren't they "bidding" with the NEW Cairo portion?  And they probably know that a better time would be in November.  But they're just spinning the wheel.  

[FYI]

Again, though, it's not just the weather that would be an issue. 

[baron-pierreIV]

2 hours ago, FYI said:

Again, though, it's not just the weather that would be an issue. 

When Qatar pulls off the WC in Nov-Dec w/o too many problems, each ME country will want their shot at glory.  Also gives the IOC more practice in turning them down.  

[FYI]

Istanbul makes much more sense than Cairo anyway, if the IOC was ever interested in that part of the world. So much more picturesque, cosmopolitan & mild, pleasant summers. And that's even before you start to take into account all of the geopolitical negatives that would accompany a Cairo bid. Sure, so would Istanbul, but there are more positives than negatives there in comparison. 

[SportLightning]

If Cairo is awarded the Olympics of 2036 or 2040, probably September and October dates are likely due to the high temperatures of July and August.

[FYI]

IOC strictly dictates now July 15th-Aug. 31st, as the window of dates the Summer Olympics can be held. Until that changes (& that's assuming if it ever does again, perhaps when it becomes convenient for the IOC to break it's own rules), any bid proposing dates outside of that time-frame, is just SOL.  

[AustralianFan]

“Ashraf Sobhy, the Egyptian Sports Minister, said during a reception for Bach in Cairo that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has given his approval to submit a formal application to host the major sporting event.”

“The Government official initially revealed arrangements were being made at the beginning of the year.”

“Staging the competition would see Egypt become the first African nation to hold the Games.”

“Bach has previously spoken of his commitment to seeing an African nation bid to host the Olympics, with it being the only populated continent not to have hosted the event.”

 

[AustralianFan]

Yes, the Games could be held in Cairo with some rescheduling as it is not as hot as Doha, Qatar.  

For example, an early morning marathon as at Tokyo 2020.

July/August Weather in Cairo

Daily temperatures are around 35°C, rarely falling below 32°C or exceeding 38°C. 

Daily low temperatures increase by 1°C, from 23°C to 24°C, rarely falling below 21°C or exceeding 26°C.

Credit: Weatherspark.com

[SportLightning]

That might be possible if Egypt is awarded.

[SportLightning]

Doha on the other hand could be rescheduled to November/December if awarded.

[AustralianFan]

1 hour ago, SportLightning said:

Doha on the other hand could be rescheduled to November/December if awarded.

No, it cannot.

IOC rules require Olympic Games to be held only in July/August.

[SportLightning]

Sydney 2000 did it that is not July/August. Doha could do the same thing but to November/December.

[Quaker2001]

On 9/24/2022 at 10:44 PM, SportLightning said:

Doha on the other hand could be rescheduled to November/December if awarded.

No, it can't.  Qatar pulled that scam once.  They're not going to be able to do it again.

They made promises for air conditioned stadiums for the World Cup and swore they could host in the usual June/July window.  We know how that turned out.  

The IOC will be much more critical of the dates.  Doha offering to host an Olympics anytime other than July/August is a complete non-starter.  If Doha doesn't promise an Olympics in July and August, the IOC won't choose them.  They can't bid for an Olympics in that window and then unilaterally decide later on to move it.  If the IOC thinks for a split second that Qatar would ever propose that, they're not getting in the front door.

Yes, Sydney held an Olympics in September into October (as did Seoul).  Different day and age in terms of media rights.  There's a line of thinking around here that if the IOC wasn't so set on those dates, Australia would have put up Melbourne as their bid city, not Brisbane.  But the dates do matter, so that's part of what led to that decision.

 

[stryker]

On 1/3/2022 at 8:49 PM, AustralianFan said:

It is likely not too hot for the Olympics given that the World Atheltics Championships were held in hotter temperatures in Doha in 2019.

It wasn't so much the heat as the oppressive humidity. Having lived in the Gulf, it's the 90 percent humidity days that are really oppressive. Having been to Cairo in the summer, it's not as brutal as the Gulf but the humidity is just as bad. Not doable. Of more pressing concerns is the huge security risk. I don't think the IOC wants to award an Olympics to a country where ISIS is a threat. 

 

[AustralianFan]

“The announcement was made by Sport and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhi during a reception for visiting International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach in Cairo last week. Egyptian Olympic officials will now enter into an ongoing dialogue with the IOC among other regions that are vying to host the next available Summer Games.“

 

[AustralianFan]

4 minutes ago, stryker said:

It wasn't so much the heat as the oppressive humidity. Having lived in the Gulf, it's the 90 percent humidity days that are really oppressive. Having been to Cairo in the summer, it's not as brutal as the Gulf but the humidity is just as bad. Not doable. Of more pressing concerns is the huge security risk. I don't think the IOC wants to award an Olympics to a country where ISIS is a threat. 

 

An Olympic Games in Cairo’s climate certainly is do-able with rescheduling of some events.

Security at an Olympic Games is always a big concern and always a big logistical exercise to guard it against any threats.   Cairo 2036 will be no exception.