2020 Olympic bids

Alphaville · February 3rd, 2012, 02:17 PM

Thought it might be interesting to have a thread on this. I've always found the Olympic bid process interesting. Its the ultimate city vs city process.

Currently its at the stage of applicant city, before the IOC selects its shortlisted cities to go on as "candidates".

There are six applications: Madrid, Rome, Istanbul, Baku, Doha and Tokyo.

Watch this space though as the Italian Parliament decides today if the Rome bid will continue, as its not exactly a good look bidding for the Olympics when your country probably couldn't afford to buy a McDonalds francise.

Suprising that Madrids bid is not coming under similar scrutiny from the Spanish.

It will be interesting to see if Baku will make the shortlist - as a start their bid logo is certainly better than Madrid and Tokyo.

Doha I'm sure can afford it, but the IOC will want to distance itself from the FIFA boys club, so I'm doubtful the Olympic elite will want to go near the new money upstart.

Tokyo as a frontrunner. More stable than Europe, although only 8 years after Beijing and only two years after the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea would be a first for Asia in terms of hosting concentration.

Lastly there is Istanbul. I think 2020 is Istanbuls to loose. Their bid is going to be tight and there is a huge sentimental reason to go to Turkey. Istanbul is the border of Asia and Europe and it would be the first Summer Olympics staged in an Islamic city. I'm willing to put my money on Istanbul hosting 2020.

swifty78 · February 3rd, 2012, 02:37 PM

As long as it aint Doha Im cool with whoever gets them

mw123 · February 3rd, 2012, 02:49 PM

Istanbul would be my choice. Its about time the Olympics were held in some new cities and Turkey is developing very quickly.

Dimethyltryptamine · February 3rd, 2012, 03:30 PM

I'd love to see the games in Rome, but Istanbul a close second. As said, as long as Doha doesn't get it :collate:

Arreis · February 3rd, 2012, 04:19 PM

I think Istanbul would have to be a good chance.

When is the decision made?

RobH · February 3rd, 2012, 08:54 PM

Tokyo would be 12 years after Beijing, not 8.

Fabian · February 3rd, 2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mw123

Istanbul would be my choice. Its about time the Olympics were held in some new cities and Turkey is developing very quickly.

Istanbul because it is the crossroads of Asia and Europe as the city is on both continents. Also no Arab nation has hosted an Olympic games.

Alphaville · February 4th, 2012, 02:35 AM

^probably worth mentioning Turkey is not an Arab country. It's capital is in Europe and the rest is 'culturally' middle eastern with central Asian links.

***crawf*** · February 4th, 2012, 02:41 AM

I would love to see Rome get it, shame about the GFC

Thanial · February 4th, 2012, 02:46 AM

I would love to see it go to Baku or Istanbul, not really appropriate for either Madrid or Rome to be bidding at all...

Solopop · February 4th, 2012, 05:10 AM

I hope for Rome.

Derek40 · February 4th, 2012, 08:31 AM

A fairly uninspiring list.
Would prefer it to go to a country or city that hasn't had it before, so Istanbul is my first choice.

Alphaville · February 4th, 2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimethyltryptamine

I'd love to see the games in Rome, but Istanbul a close second. As said, as long as Doha doesn't get it :collate:

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Originally Posted by crawf

I would love to see Rome get it, shame about the GFC

here you go....

AC_Mongerer · February 4th, 2012, 11:23 AM

Did a uni project on istanbul last year and was pleasantly surprised with what the city has going for it. Aside from a modern skyline and efficient metro transit,alot of world conferences are held there including the Eurasia Business and Economics Society conference. Worth noting is that it's a megacity too...

Alphaville · February 4th, 2012, 11:50 AM

Istanbul is also a seriously beautiful city. I'd say in terms of its natural setting it will be on par with Rio 2016 and Sydney 2000 as being the most beautiful natural locations of an Olympics.

Messi · February 4th, 2012, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabian

Istanbul because it is the crossroads of Asia and Europe as the city is on both continents. Also no Arab nation has hosted an Olympic games.

In 2012 there are still people who think Turks are Arabs?

Messi · February 4th, 2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphaville

^probably worth mentioning Turkey is not an Arab country. It's capital is in Europe and the rest is 'culturally' middle eastern with central Asian links.

Istanbul is not the capital, it's Ankara and the city is located in Asia.

Seriously guys, are you that isolated from the rest of the world on your big island?

Wezza · February 4th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messi

Istanbul is not the capital, it's Ankara and the city is located in Asia.

Seriously guys, are you that isolated from the rest of the world on your big island?

I'm willing to bet there are many people around the world that don't know Ankara is the capital of Turkey. Not just Australians.

FWIW, I knew it was the capital.

Messi · February 4th, 2012, 05:20 PM

I am also willing to bet there are many people who can't read and write..

One Australian guy says Turks are Arabs. Another one is correcting him and tells him its capital Istanbul is in Europe. It's just hilarious.

swifty78 · February 4th, 2012, 05:42 PM

I always known that Ankara has been the capital, I really wish Istanbul well tho

February 3rd, 2012, 02:17 PM	#1
Alphaville Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,779 Likes (Received): 43	2020 Olympic bids Thought it might be interesting to have a thread on this. I've always found the Olympic bid process interesting. Its the ultimate city vs city process. Currently its at the stage of applicant city, before the IOC selects its shortlisted cities to go on as "candidates". There are six applications: Madrid, Rome, Istanbul, Baku, Doha and Tokyo. Watch this space though as the Italian Parliament decides today if the Rome bid will continue, as its not exactly a good look bidding for the Olympics when your country probably couldn't afford to buy a McDonalds francise. Suprising that Madrids bid is not coming under similar scrutiny from the Spanish. It will be interesting to see if Baku will make the shortlist - as a start their bid logo is certainly better than Madrid and Tokyo. Doha I'm sure can afford it, but the IOC will want to distance itself from the FIFA boys club, so I'm doubtful the Olympic elite will want to go near the new money upstart. Tokyo as a frontrunner. More stable than Europe, although only 8 years after Beijing and only two years after the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea would be a first for Asia in terms of hosting concentration. Lastly there is Istanbul. I think 2020 is Istanbuls to loose. Their bid is going to be tight and there is a huge sentimental reason to go to Turkey. Istanbul is the border of Asia and Europe and it would be the first Summer Olympics staged in an Islamic city. I'm willing to put my money on Istanbul hosting 2020. __________________ i'll drop my gun, if you drop your pants. Last edited by Alphaville; February 3rd, 2012 at 02:39 PM. Reason: spelling

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Alphaville Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,779 Likes (Received): 43	^probably worth mentioning Turkey is not an Arab country. It's capital is in Europe and the rest is 'culturally' middle eastern with central Asian links. __________________ i'll drop my gun, if you drop your pants.

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Alphaville Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,779 Likes (Received): 43	Istanbul is also a seriously beautiful city. I'd say in terms of its natural setting it will be on par with Rio 2016 and Sydney 2000 as being the most beautiful natural locations of an Olympics. __________________ i'll drop my gun, if you drop your pants.

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February 3rd, 2012, 02:37 PM	#2
swifty78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 991 Likes (Received): 43	As long as it aint Doha Im cool with whoever gets them

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mw123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney 悉尼 Posts: 534 Likes (Received): 92	Istanbul would be my choice. Its about time the Olympics were held in some new cities and Turkey is developing very quickly.

February 3rd, 2012, 03:30 PM	#4
Dimethyltryptamine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10,652 Likes (Received): 430	I'd love to see the games in Rome, but Istanbul a close second. As said, as long as Doha doesn't get it :collate:

February 3rd, 2012, 04:19 PM	#5
Arreis Especially heinous Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toowoomba Posts: 454 Likes (Received): 244	I think Istanbul would have to be a good chance. When is the decision made?

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RobH SPURRED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London / Kent Posts: 8,434 Likes (Received): 184	Tokyo would be 12 years after Beijing, not 8.

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*crawf* © Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 5,127 Likes (Received): 19	I would love to see Rome get it, shame about the GFC

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Thanial Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 200 Likes (Received): 1	I would love to see it go to Baku or Istanbul, not really appropriate for either Madrid or Rome to be bidding at all...

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Solopop Solopop Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,150 Likes (Received): 28	I hope for Rome.

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Derek40 Proud NSW Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maitland NSW Posts: 346 Likes (Received): 10	A fairly uninspiring list. Would prefer it to go to a country or city that hasn't had it before, so Istanbul is my first choice.

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AC_Mongerer BANNED Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manila Posts: 36 Likes (Received): 0	Did a uni project on istanbul last year and was pleasantly surprised with what the city has going for it. Aside from a modern skyline and efficient metro transit,alot of world conferences are held there including the Eurasia Business and Economics Society conference. Worth noting is that it's a megacity too...

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Messi Tinerci Gençlik Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Istanbul Posts: 8,343 Likes (Received): 203	I am also willing to bet there are many people who can't read and write.. One Australian guy says Turks are Arabs. Another one is correcting him and tells him its capital Istanbul is in Europe. It's just hilarious.

February 4th, 2012, 05:42 PM	#20
swifty78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 991 Likes (Received): 43	I always known that Ankara has been the capital, I really wish Istanbul well tho