Brazil’s protests will affect IOC future decisions; Madrid favourite for 2020

Thursday, September 5th 2013 - 02:25 UTC

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International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said his organization and future games hosts must overcome the challenge of convincing the wider public about the benefits of staging sports’ biggest event. Read full article

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Conqueror
As can be seen from the plight of Brazil, it must be important in the future for a potential “host” to be able to show that it already has the money. None of this hoping to have the money in time. Let's say a potential “host” should be able to deposit 15 billion dollars in an IOC account. The IOC becomes responsible for ensuring the safety of the money and that it accrues a proper rate of interest. When the Games have to paid for, the IOC gives to “host” everything from the account.
Sep 05th, 2013 - 08:26 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Anglotino
Madrid?

The austerity games!
Sep 05th, 2013 - 08:37 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
I think Gibraltar has got far more chance of coming up with the money than the spicks! :o)
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Troy Tempest
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Hunger Games
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bodley
The final winner is Japan's successful Olympic bid.

Brazilian people's protest, there is a certain reason. As 2014 World Cup in Brazil when they protest to express his disappointment.
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