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The IOC has publicly stated that they wish to spread the Olympics to other parts of the world.
I previously have mentioned that following this philosophy, after Beijing and London, they will go to South America, then somewhere in the Middle East (Istanbul isn't there, but it is spreading the olympics to the Muslim world), and then somewhere in Africa. After that, probably back to Asia, back to S. or Central America, then back to Europe.
The IOC has publicly stated that they wish to spread the Olympics to other parts of the world.
I previously have mentioned that following this philosophy, after Beijing and London, they will go to South America, then somewhere in the Middle East (Istanbul isn't there, but it is spreading the olympics to the Muslim world), and then somewhere in Africa. After that, probably back to Asia, back to S. or Central America, then back to Europe.
I don't see North America being snubbed for that long of a duration. Several of its cities have the most capable infrastructure in the world to host such a global event. With that said, I can't think of a city in central America that is currently capable of hosting the Olympic games. Right now, the only four South American cities I can see hosting the Olympics are Rio De Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Lima.
If you like any of those cities you should NOT want the Olympics there as the economic data shows that hosting the Olympics almost always creates a negative impact to the area.
Istanbul. If I'm not mistaken it would be the first Olympics held in the Middle East. Like a fancy new car, the Olympics should be viewed as a vanity project not an investment. Neither Spain nor Tokyo is in much of a condition to be hosting the summer games.
I don't see North America being snubbed for that long of a duration. Several of its cities have the most capable infrastructure in the world to host such a global event. With that said, I can't think of a city in central America that is currently capable of hosting the Olympic games. Right now, the only four South American cities I can see hosting the Olympics are Rio De Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Lima.
One can hope that the North American market won't be under-represented for so long. The IOC and USOC made a landmark deal last year (or so I read) about profit sharing and television time, so perhaps the tensions between the two will die down enough for the IOC to not "make an example" of USA cities again.
I'd like to see it held in Canada or Mexico, personally.
It seems strange that Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver have all hosted Olympics in Canada though Toronto has not.. We are doing the 2015 Pan Am Games so it'll help us in terms of the infrastructure development to be ready to handle the Olympics.. I'm thinking by 2030 Toronto will host the Summer Olympics though i'm pretty indifferent to it really and If i'm wrong I really don't care.
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One can hope that the North American market won't be under-represented for so long. The IOC and USOC made a landmark deal last year (or so I read) about profit sharing and television time, so perhaps the tensions between the two will die down enough for the IOC to not "make an example" of USA cities again.
I'd like to see it held in Canada or Mexico, personally.
If you like any of those cities you should NOT want the Olympics there as the economic data shows that hosting the Olympics almost always creates a negative impact to the area.
With the exception of Athens, Greece, and probably the Bird's Nest in Beijing, not true. A host city spends most of its Olympic budget on infrastructure improvements and new buildings that are used by local citizens and tourists for generations. Further, the international exposure a city receives from the Games bolsters tourism. Most cities in recent history have a net profit from the Games.
I don't see North America being snubbed for that long of a duration. Several of its cities have the most capable infrastructure in the world to host such a global event. With that said, I can't think of a city in central America that is currently capable of hosting the Olympic games. Right now, the only four South American cities I can see hosting the Olympics are Rio De Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Lima.
I think if South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South America and the Middle East are to join the rotation (though I don't know if the first two regions will be able to field a good candidate within the next two decades), then naturally it will take longer for any region to see the Summer Olympics again since the even is set on a four year schedule. If winter olympics are counted alongside this tally, then Vancouver just saw that in 2010. I don't think it's unreasonable for North America to not see the Olympics for another two to three decades.
I think if South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South America and the Middle East are to join the rotation (though I don't know if the first two regions will be able to field a good candidate within the next two decades), then naturally it will take longer for any region to see the Summer Olympics again since the even is set on a four year schedule. If winter olympics are counted alongside this tally, then Vancouver just saw that in 2010. I don't think it's unreasonable for North America to not see the Olympics for another two to three decades.
You're right, if the rotation extended to all the 'Olympic rings', then North America won't get the Games back for awhile. On that note, Europe seems to host the games too frequently... in recent memory, we have Sochi in 2014, London in 2012, Turin in 2006, Athens in 2004, Norway in 1994, Barcelona in 1992, and France also in 1992 when the winter Games were played the same year.
You're right, if the rotation extended to all the 'Olympic rings', then North America won't get the Games back for awhile. On that note, Europe seems to host the games too frequently... in recent memory, we have Sochi in 2014, London in 2012, Turin in 2006, Athens in 2004, Norway in 1994, Barcelona in 1992, and France also in 1992 when the winter Games were played the same year.
In the future, when there are developed countries or parts of countries in all regions of the world, the Summer Olympics should probably take two to three decades to return to Europe and a much larger portion of it should be hosted in Eastern Europe. It does sort of make sense that it was heavy on European rotation before (multiple countries with the ability to host such an event) and that it was only recently that China was able to host, that Brazil is just now getting it in 2016 and Istanbul is now a top contender (though recent events are probably putting quite a damper on things). That being said, the bid for 2024 might be too soon for any country in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia to put together a strong enough bid--I can see a successful bid for Toronto by then since it would have been 48 years since the last time Canada had a Summer Olympics (with Toronto never having hosted) and the city has been experiencing and continues to experience a development and growth boom.
The Winter Olympics seems to be a different beast. There are a lot of countries with just about no tradition of winter sports and to build facilities for the development of the practice would be incredibly expensive. I don't see that entering a global rotation anytime soon.
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