Griff88 1,729 Posted August 29, 2019 #471 Share Posted August 29, 2019 3 hours ago, heywoodu said: All fun and well, but my point about Senegal and Mali (among others) was entirely based on atmosphere, not on feasability I sure haven't seen every event held there, but every time I did (from world youth championships in athletics in Kenya to African U18 basketball in Mali) the stands were totally filled with jumping and dancing and singing people...while in other, possibly richer countries, the atmosphere in events that I've seen was more...boring. If I have to choose one, I'd prefer the infrastructure over the atmosphere. For example, I'm quite ashamed with Indonesian Badminton Association official sometimes criticizes the organizers of international badminton tournaments in other parts of the world because they don't have the same hospitality or atmosphere like what it is in Indonesia. While they on the other hand provide a full-house venue with awful lighting, leaking roof that delayed the matches, and disgusting toilets for officials/athletes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,504 Posted August 29, 2019 #472 Share Posted August 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, Griff88 said: If I have to choose one, I'd prefer the infrastructure over the atmosphere. For example, I'm quite ashamed with Indonesian Badminton Association official sometimes criticizes the organizers of international badminton tournaments in other parts of the world because they don't have the same hospitality or atmosphere like what it is in Indonesia. While they on the other hand provide a full-house venue with awful lighting, leaking roof that delayed the matches, and disgusting toilets for officials/athletes. On the other hand, who cares about a tournament where you've got perfect housing and stuff but the only people watching are one or two friends who happened to be there and a passerby walking her dog? If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff88 1,729 Posted August 29, 2019 #473 Share Posted August 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, heywoodu said: On the other hand, who cares about a tournament where you've got perfect housing and stuff but the only people watching are one or two friends who happened to be there and a passerby walking her dog? That's why Turkmenistan exist, both venues and atmosphere are readily prepared by Berdy Olympian1010 and heywoodu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,418 Posted September 29, 2019 #474 Share Posted September 29, 2019 So after a bit of digging, it seems like the Pan Arab Games May be back from the dead. Most people thought the games were done after the 2015 fiascos (something 3-5 nations withdrew from hosting the games as the impacts of the Arab Spring and ISIS were felt across the region). However, it seems there’s still work going on behind the scenes. Rumor has it, because I’ve seen nothing official to confirm it, that has been chosen as the host for the 2021 edition of the games. There’s no website, that I could find, or any sort of notice from the organizing committee as to if the games will actually take place. It would be fun to see these historic games continue, especially since they’re one of the few I’ve never been able to watch. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,418 Posted September 30, 2019 #475 Share Posted September 30, 2019 This should really make some users happy : “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolby 712 Posted September 30, 2019 #476 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Olympian1010 said: This should really make some users happy : Followed by 2032 Olympics bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestmen 2,538 Posted September 30, 2019 #477 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Qatar will host everything all what you want I wish my birthday too intoronto, Griff88, nitinsanker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto 4,080 Posted September 30, 2019 #478 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Dolby said: Followed by 2032 Olympics bid? After the disaster of these world, probably not. Anyways, they should really targer another country besides Qatar or the big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,418 Posted September 30, 2019 #479 Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Dolby said: Followed by 2032 Olympics bid? If there’s no good options. 2032 is Australia’s to lose though, anyone “in the know” knows this “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianlu33 3,547 Posted October 17, 2019 #480 Share Posted October 17, 2019 From Inside The Games Mitchell says ANOC has been "quite pleased" by the interest shown by other countries in hosting the second ANOC World Beach Games due to take place in 2021. Make of that what you will. We heard tell there were a number of interested observers here, including two prospective Mediterranean nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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