Would you like to see the Olympics back in the US? What City?

[StateOfMind12]

Dallas.

I would hate to see it in Chicago because there doesn't need to be more and worse traffic. I was glad that Rio de Janeiro won it for 2016.

[KDTrey5]

atlanta

[bigkingsfan]

Originally Posted by bmd

I'd nominate Houston, because it is a big city with a lot of room to build whatever structures they need to build. The current facilities are good, and new, including the new Dynamo soccer stadium.

The only problem is that Houston is very hot and humid in the summer. They might do better to go somewhere a little bit cooler.

Not to mention the horrible traffic.

[bmd]

Originally Posted by kentatm

well they are already going to Qatar and did it in Atlanta.

I don't see how any Texas city would be worse.

I've just been reading about it, and apparently Houston had a spectacular bid for the 2012 Olympics. If it was just based on material things like the facilities, the planning, etc, then Houston was far better than any other city in their ability and plan to host the Olympics.

They lost out though because ... it's Houston. It doesn't have the appeal of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, etc, and that took them out of the running.

[RaininTwos]

I'd nominate Detroit. I would really love to see American ingenuity catapult a once great city out of its doldrums.

I don't think that it will happen for any american cities though, the IOC seems super shady to me.

[knickballer]

Originally Posted by RaininTwos

I'd nominate Detroit. I would really love to see American ingenuity catapult a once great city out of its doldrums.

I don't think that it will happen for any american cities though, the IOC seems super shady to me.

BRB, Olympics held in Saudi Arabia in 2024

[Raj Da Dodge]

Ya most def!!! I was telling my friend one day during the London Olympics that I have to go to the Olympics one year & it'd be awesome if it was in the US! I think it'll be in either NY or LA I mean I'd LOVE it if it was in Houston but I doubt it. But if its in NY or LA i'm most definitely going!

[kentatm]

Originally Posted by bmd

I've just been reading about it, and apparently Houston had a spectacular bid for the 2012 Olympics. If it was just based on material things like the facilities, the planning, etc, then Houston was far better than any other city in their ability and plan to host the Olympics.

They lost out though because ... it's Houston. It doesn't have the appeal of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, etc, and that took them out of the running.

where did you read this?

I have a hard time believing Houston was better prepared to host the Olympics than London.

The ease of travel due to all of their public transportation alone was probably a huge factor in their selection.

I see that as a big negative for cities like Dallas and Houston where our stuff is so spread out and difficult to get to if you don't own a car.

Also, its not like Atlanta is really a destination city.

[Raj Da Dodge]

Originally Posted by kentatm

where did you read this?

I have a hard time believing Houston was better prepared to host the Olympics than London.

The ease of travel due to all of their public transformation alone was probably a huge factor in their selection.

I see that as a big negative for cities like Dallas and Houston where our stuff is so spread out and difficult to get to if you don't own a car.

Also, its not like Atlanta is really a destination city.

ya I would love to read that.

[Lebron23]

Chicago

[LJJ]

Originally Posted by kentatm

I have a hard time believing Houston was better prepared to host the Olympics than London.

The ease of travel due to all of their public transportation alone was probably a huge factor in their selection.

You guys are all being naive. City appeal? Public transportation? These things are minor factors.

Salt Lake City hosted an Olympics for crying out loud. This shit is about money and compliance. IOC goes with the city that is most willing to meet their demands, and the city who is best at "courting" the voting officials.