southsider2k5 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 12:09 PM) The problem is that we are now 28 months away, and that isn't enough time to build much of anything. The only city that might be able to pull it off without substantial construction is LA. but then if you are going to take the unprecedented step of moving the Olympics 2 years out, then you might as well do the also-unconventional thing of splitting the events among several cities. Have track/field in LA, swimming/diving in Indianapolis, basketball in Chicago, etc. That would make the most sesne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 12:34 PM) That would make the most sesne. Regionally I can see it being done but not country wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 01:09 PM) Regionally I can see it being done but not country wide. In a worst case scenario, you might not have a choice. The other option would be to see what facilities were left at a recent host, such as London or Bejing, and try there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 02:17 PM) In a worst case scenario, you might not have a choice. The other option would be to see what facilities were left at a recent host, such as London or Bejing, and try there. Good excuse to add this link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 yeeeaaaa..... I think you can scratch Bejing off the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 01:20 PM) Good excuse to add this link. You linked The Blaze? Nice. Anyways, most of those just looked like they needed to be cleaned or prepped, which is still easier than building from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) I feel we hear this about every Olympics/World Cup and nothing is ever done. This. It seems like their are dire warning about every venue in the past 30 years. Then they pull a miracle out of their ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 QUOTE (Tex @ May 5, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) This. It seems like their are dire warning about every venue in the past 30 years. Then they pull a miracle out of their ass. Except Sochi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympics was halted by the USOC after Boston's mayor refused to guarantee funding for any shortfalls. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/2...pQtN/story.html That leaves Rome, Paris, Budapest and Hamburg in the running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympics was halted by the USOC after Boston's mayor refused to guarantee funding for any shortfalls. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/2...pQtN/story.html That leaves Rome, Paris, Budapest and Hamburg in the running. I still think Indy could and should do it. An awful lot of facilities already in place and wouldn't have to build a ton of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 10:19 AM) I still think Indy could and should do it. An awful lot of facilities already in place and wouldn't have to build a ton of stuff. I think that'd be the only way to do it and not have it be a debacle. Aside from LA in '84 (which did exactly that) and Atlanta, I think they've all lost money for the host cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I think that'd be the only way to do it and not have it be a debacle. Aside from LA in '84 (which did exactly that) and Atlanta, I think they've all lost money for the host cities. Facilities Indy (and surrounding area) already have in place: Lucas Oil Stadium 62,421 Ross-Ade Stadium 57,236 IU Memorial Stadium 52,929 Scheumann Stadium 25,400 Bankers Life Fieldhouse 18,165 Worthen Arena 11,500 Hinkle Fieldhouse 9,200 Nicoson Hall 3,300 Convention Center configurable for lots of different events Natatorium that has hosted NCAA championships and olympic trials Eagle Creek Park has hosted NCAA rowing championships East Race in South Bend has hosted kayaking olympic trials IUPUI has a pretty nice track that could probably have temporary seating added for an olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 11:00 AM) Facilities Indy (and surrounding area) already have in place: Lucas Oil Stadium 62,421 Ross-Ade Stadium 57,236 IU Memorial Stadium 52,929 Scheumann Stadium 25,400 Bankers Life Fieldhouse 18,165 Worthen Arena 11,500 Hinkle Fieldhouse 9,200 Nicoson Hall 3,300 Convention Center configurable for lots of different events Natatorium that has hosted NCAA championships and olympic trials Eagle Creek Park has hosted NCAA rowing championships East Race in South Bend has hosted kayaking olympic trials IUPUI has a pretty nice track that could probably have temporary seating added for an olympics. When Indy hosted the PanAm games in the 80's, they actually did all of the sailing events in Michigan City on Lake Michigan. The IUPUI track was actually put in for the PanAm games as well, and was considered world class back then. I am sure the technology has changed since then though. The other thing Indy has going for it is they are used to bringing in large crowds for long periods of time with the Indy 500. Downtown is laid out incredibly well with everything flowing together, instead of downtown Chicago, for example, where everything is in different places. I could get behind an Indy bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 10:19 AM) I still think Indy could and should do it. An awful lot of facilities already in place and wouldn't have to build a ton of stuff. I really don't understand why any city would want to host the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 12:00 PM) Facilities Indy (and surrounding area) already have in place: Lucas Oil Stadium 62,421 Ross-Ade Stadium 57,236 IU Memorial Stadium 52,929 Scheumann Stadium 25,400 Bankers Life Fieldhouse 18,165 Worthen Arena 11,500 Hinkle Fieldhouse 9,200 Nicoson Hall 3,300 Convention Center configurable for lots of different events Natatorium that has hosted NCAA championships and olympic trials Eagle Creek Park has hosted NCAA rowing championships East Race in South Bend has hosted kayaking olympic trials IUPUI has a pretty nice track that could probably have temporary seating added for an olympics. http://www.worldstadiums.com/north_america...s/indiana.shtml Victory Field in Indianapolis (15,500) Speedway (235,000) If you count The East Race, you gotta include Notre Dame Stadium (80,000) Joyce Center (9,200) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 http://www.worldstadiums.com/north_america...s/indiana.shtml Victory Field in Indianapolis (15,500) Speedway (235,000) If you count The East Race, you gotta include Notre Dame Stadium (80,000) Joyce Center (9,200) I didn't include Victory Field because Baseball/Softball are no longer in the Olympics. I don't know what else you could put there. Not sure about how to work in the Speedway. Possibly could be the ending point for the cycling road races. ND Stadium could definitely be a soccer venue if you still need another one after using IU/Purdue/Ball State. As for the Joyce Center, I imagine there are enough arenas that are closer that it wouldn't be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 01:08 PM) I didn't include Victory Field because Baseball/Softball are no longer in the Olympics. I don't know what else you could put there. Not sure about how to work in the Speedway. Possibly could be the ending point for the cycling road races. ND Stadium could definitely be a soccer venue if you still need another one after using IU/Purdue/Ball State. As for the Joyce Center, I imagine there are enough arenas that are closer that it wouldn't be needed. Imagine holding the Olympic Ceremonies at the speedway. That would be one of the most massive events ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 12:11 PM) Imagine holding the Olympic Ceremonies at the speedway. That would be one of the most massive events ever. The torch lighting ceremony would have to involve donuts in the infield somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Unless Eli Lilly wants to pull a Coca-Cola, Indianapolis is not coming near the olympics. It's meant for world class cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 12:24 PM) Unless Eli Lilly wants to pull a Coca-Cola, Indianapolis is not coming near the olympics. It's meant for world class cities. Indy is an odd place. It is actually set up better for an Olympic bid than Chicago is, and that is coming from someone who can't stand Indianapolis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/...veals?CMP=fb_gu Let's just say I wouldn't want to be swimmer or boater in next year's Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 01:45 PM) http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/...veals?CMP=fb_gu Let's just say I wouldn't want to be swimmer or boater in next year's Olympics. Diarrhea builds character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 China wins the vote (44-40 over Kazakhstan) for the 2022 Winter Olympics. That's three straight Olympics for East Asia (plus 18/22 World Cups in Asia). Advertisers must love this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 All of the money is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:00 AM) China wins the vote (44-40 over Kazakhstan) for the 2022 Winter Olympics. That's three straight Olympics for East Asia (plus 18/22 World Cups in Asia). Advertisers must love this. Asia seems to be much more concerned with "civic pride" about such events than the rest of the world does. Plus, China has the advantage of free Communist labor which means they might actually make money on the whole shindig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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