2016 Rio De Janerio Olympics

[BenchedEagle]

What do u think?

i knew Chicago or Madrid wouldnt get it. i put a small wager on Sportsbet on Tokyo at 10/1. Wrote of Rio and they were at 50/1 i think at one stage. Should have put a lazy 10 on! forgot that South America had never hosted the games before!

I need to do some reading on the current state of Rio, but i do believe it is deep in poverty and crime in some parts. be an interesting games to follow in the lead up.

[gadj1976]

Obviously not putting my heart and soul into winning a particular site for the future olympic site, I couldn't really give a rats clacker.

However..... I know that it means a lot to the particular site involved because they DO put their heart and soul into winning, not just personally, but financially as well.

Enjoy RdeJ, I'm sure you've got time to build, hide, organise and promote accordingly.

[Pseudo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCveGbDsGWk

[Bully]

i think its funny that the yanks did not get it, and arent the media lapping it up in North America saying that the OEC is or have a hatread towards americans and they are taking all the sports they are good at out. i.e. Baseball/Softball etc.

[johntheclaret]

I'm suprised theAmericans didn't get it. I guess thier "gifts" to the selection committee weren't as good as the Brazillians.

[ORDoubleBlues]

i think its funny that the yanks did not get it, and arent the media lapping it up in North America saying that the OEC is or have a hatread towards americans and they are taking all the sports they are good at out. i.e. Baseball/Softball etc.

Was certainly surprised the Yanks didn't get it 'cos after Atlanta getting it in '96 just after Los Angeles in '84 thought it would be in US at least once every 20 years.

[Magpiespower]

Gonna be some party.

Beach volleyball is gonna go off!

[Dirko]

Beach volleyball is gonna go off!

[Tassie Blues]

I think a lot of IOC members are still a little weary of the USA bids after the whole Salt Lake bribe fiasco and the Atlanta games were a bit of a mess. I think the got the final 2 right as Rio and Madrid both had very good bids for the athletes and offered a very compact games. After watching the presentations I would have put my money on Madrid. Either way I am looking forward to going to the games

[JAS]

First time the games have been held in South America so it's about time and good for them

Regards
JAS

[RustyCage]

First time the games have been held in South America so it's about time and good for them

Regards
JAS

I agree JAS, I wonder if them hosting the world cup played a part in them getting it?

[MightyEagles]

i think its funny that the yanks did not get it, and arent the media lapping it up in North America saying that the OEC is or have a hatread towards americans and they are taking all the sports they are good at out. i.e. Baseball/Softball etc.

Was certainly surprised the Yanks didn't get it 'cos after Atlanta getting it in '96 just after Los Angeles in '84 thought it would be in US at least once every 20 years.

They also had the winter games in 2002.

[Dogwatcher]

This gives me seven years to work my way through the media ranks and get to be an Olympic reporter!

The countdown starts now.

[am Bays]

Beach volleyball is gonna go off!

Bloody Oath, Beijing there was no competition in the crowd but Rio....