2016 Summer olympics

[mightyace]

I think it's kinda fair Rio de Janeiro got the olympics this time, there have never been any olympics in South America before, while the U.S. hosted it many times, as did Europe recently (Athens 2004, London 2012).

Anyway, where would you rather watch the Olympics, Rio or Chicago?

Unless you're from Illinois, I think we all know the answer to that one! 

[Truvelo]

I just hope they don't do what will happen in London and close half the city to private cars while the games are taking place. I've already decided to take two weeks vacation abroad when the London games are on.

[agentsteel53]

I just hope they don't do what will happen in London and close half the city to private cars while the games are taking place. I've already decided to take two weeks vacation abroad when the London games are on.

major economic victory!  everyone *leaves*, taking their pounds with them!

[WISFreeways]

Crap then I can't go to the 2016 olympics anymore   

[Stephane Dumas]

congratulations to Rio 

[haljackey]

Congrats to Rio, even though I was rooting for Tokyo.   

[WISFreeways]

still congratulations to rio!

[jgb191]

Congratulations to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and South America.  This will be the first ever Olympics to be held in South America.....maybe the first of many more.

China got their first shot at the Olympics and was a spectacular hit in showing the world what they can do.  Brazil will now have their shot in seven years.

As for 2020, I would look for cities like Dubai, Singapore, or Doha to be among the cities in the bidding.

I wish Rio de Janeiro all the best of luck in the world hosting the games.  Until then, let's all look forward to Vancouver coming up in just a few months.

[haljackey]

As for 2020, I would look for cities like Dubai, Singapore, or Doha to be among the cities in the bidding.

Well good news, both Dubai and Doha have expressed interest in bidding for the 2020 games.

Other big contenders include Busan, Toronto, Monterrey and Istanbul.  See a full list HERE.

Although its still a little early to talk about 2020... The 2010 games will be this February!

[agentsteel53]

Well good news, both Dubai and Doha have expressed interest in bidding for the 2020 games.

Doha is a town with a population smaller than Fresno that is gambling that insane real estate development is the way to move into the future.

that works really, really well.

just ask Fresno.

[Stephane Dumas]

Chicago get a cheer from Detroit, here an from the Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091002/BLOG36/91002030&s=d&page=4

Don't fret Chicago, Detroit feels your pain

BY MARK W. SMITH
FREE PRESS WEB EDITOR

There are surely some long faces in Chicago this afternoon after the Windy City was eliminated in the first round of voting to host the 2016 Olympics.

But you're not alone, Chicago. Detroit feels your pain.

Detroit is the city that has failed the most for its bid for an Olympic Games without ever hosting them, according to a story this week by the Economist.

Detroit has failed six times – in 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972.

The Motor City was also a candidate for the 1944 Olympics before they were ultimately canceled due to World War II.

Los Angeles has also missed out on six bids, but has hosted the Games twice – in 1932 and 1984.

Here's what President John F. Kennedy said in support of Detroit's bid for the 1968 summer games:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Di6YmCLZgc