Other Multi-Sport Games Discussion Thread

[Olympian1010 7,971]

2 hours ago, mrv86 said:

Some news from ODECABE - CACSO:

 

 

• The first edition of the Central American and Caribbean Beach Games is going to be held in 2021, with Santa Marta  being the only bidder so far.
• The "Centennial" edition of the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2026 is likely to be awarded to León ; they probably will use the velodrome in Aguascalientes for track cycling and held other distribute other disciplines in other cities, all located 2 hours or less from the main host; beach events are likely to be held in Puerto Vallarta or Manzanillo, which are the closest sites.
• Three more sports were added to the 2022 sports program of the Games: Bodybuilding , Surfing and Netball, which was likely the input of the English Caribbean countries.

Well the CAC countries have proven world class in all three, so all are technically deserving of being on the program. Excited about Netball, should be an interesting podium there.  should dominate surfing, especially since it’s a home games for them.

[mrv86 3,138]

35 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

Well the CAC countries have proven world class in all three, so all are technically deserving of being on the program. Excited about Netball, should be an interesting podium there.  should dominate surfing, especially since it’s a home games for them.

They are not hosted in Costa Rica, but in Panama City

[Olympian1010 7,971]

9 minutes ago, mrv86 said:

They are not hosted in Costa Rica, but in Panama City

My geography and memory is really failing this week, and it’s seriously concerning.  and  aren’t even that similar

[intoronto 5,638]

PyeongChang likely will host 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.

[Olympian1010 7,971]

1 hour ago, intoronto said:

PyeongChang likely will host 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.

Shame fore Brasov. I think they made a bid for this edition too. It’s going to be tough for a city like Brasov to win though, since they don’t have a sliding track or an indoor speed skating oval.

[Griff88 1,952]

1 hour ago, intoronto said:

PyeongChang likely will host 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.

Now I'm worried about the fate of 2021 Asian Winter Games 

[Olympian1010 7,971]

26 minutes ago, Griff88 said:

Now I'm worried about the fate of 2021 Asian Winter Games 

People seem to think Beijing will host them as a test event...

I don’t think the venues will be ready in time. Sapporo could feasibly host again, and really Pyeongchang could host both. Almaty is still very capable of hosting as an emergency host as well. I still don’t think the games will happen though.

[Olympian1010 7,971]

I came across something really neat while making results books for the 2014 Asian Games. Every morning the sports results system would be begin with a message that “Good Morning”. I know that doesn’t seem like it’s a lot, but I thought it was a cool way to greet spectators, officials, and archivists like myself. The day would end with “Good Night” also.

[RobtheAggie 340]

Looks like the 2025 European Olympic Winter Festival destination might be deep in the Caucasus.  I wonder how many nations would balk at the cost.  Glad to see they are restoring  biathlon track.  It must have been there from the Soviet era.

[heywoodu 15,135]

24 minutes ago, RobtheAggie said:

Looks like the 2025 European Olympic Winter Festival destination might be deep in the Caucasus.  I wonder how many nations would balk at the cost.  Glad to see they are restoring  biathlon track.  It must have been there from the Soviet era.

This could already get it's own thread