Vektor 3,195 Posted January 22, 2021 #1671 Share Posted January 22, 2021 We wouldn't be getting these conflicting reports if there wouldn't already be some major concerns behind the scenes. Bach and the Japanese PM confidently declaring that the Games are happening smells like pure PR talk, just like how the UEFA is still 100% behind the idea of an EURO2020 in 12 countries. Reminds me how politicians usually completely deny a bad news (like higher taxes) until the very last moment. They will continue to do this until the demand for cancellation will be too big to ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federer91 2,140 Posted January 22, 2021 #1672 Share Posted January 22, 2021 There wouldn't be conflicting reports if they actually were working more and thinking less. Because that is not their strong suit. It's been almost a year now and those people SHOULD HAVE 10 back-up plans on how to have the OG. Of course they are always thinking, but the truth is that even a chimpanzee will be a better president than Bach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangehair43 177 Posted January 22, 2021 #1673 Share Posted January 22, 2021 As the Times said the IOC are waiting for the likes of the USA to pull out before pulling the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangehair43 177 Posted January 22, 2021 #1674 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Even if it goes ahead no certainty every country will appear - some might not get government permission to travel and then quarantine on return. A few smaller countries doing this might not kill the games but obviously big ones very likely would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcro 10,179 Posted January 22, 2021 #1675 Share Posted January 22, 2021 4 hours ago, heywoodu said: True. Although to be fair, Japan has been the world's number one country for completely since forever, no country in the world would be more fitting to host a pandemic Olympics Common misconception. Those weird game shows often associated with Japan are not real shows. Those are just professional comedians doing their job. #banbestmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnl 659 Posted January 22, 2021 #1676 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I think it’s a good opportunity to a give few small countries to host some events of the Olympics, the cancellation of the Olympics will hurt a lot of sports and athletes badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 2,757 Posted January 22, 2021 #1677 Share Posted January 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dnl said: I think it’s a good opportunity to give few small countries to host some events of the Olympics Any particular small country in mind? Dnl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnl 659 Posted January 22, 2021 #1678 Share Posted January 22, 2021 36 minutes ago, Grassmarket said: Any particular small country in mind? Mmmmm maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vektor 3,195 Posted January 22, 2021 #1679 Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Dnl said: I think it’s a good opportunity to a give few small countries to host some events of the Olympics, the cancellation of the Olympics will hurt a lot of sports and athletes badly Is it still the Olympics if the events aren't in one country? I mean, the main reason why the Games are special because the entire sport community gets together and celebrates an old tradition. Without that it's just a bunch of events happening at the same time around the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaker2001 246 Posted January 22, 2021 #1680 Share Posted January 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, Vektor said: Is it still the Olympics if the events aren't in one country? I mean, the main reason why the Games are special because the entire sport community gets together and celebrates an old tradition. Without that it's just a bunch of events happening at the same time around the globe. Tahiti approved by IOC as surfing venue for Paris 2024 Olympic Games Yes, that's a one off, but sometimes those things are allowed. And it'll probably start happening more often in the future. Paris 2024 competition schedule by Day Paris 2024 competition schedule by Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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