Do you think Europe could host the 2016 Summer Olympics?
469072
Likely not, but it depends on the bid. I know that with Beijing 2008, Vancouver/Whistler for 2010, London 2012, and the 2014 Games not named yet, It is possible you could see the  OG going to Africa, or South America being rather distant at this point, due to so much political & economic instability. So yes, you could see a European nation getting the 2016 Summer Games.
95936
1992 marked the last time that the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year... Albertville, France for Winter and Barcelona, Spain for Summer.  \n\nTwo years later in 1994, the Winter Olympics appeared in Lillehammer, Norway... and then every four years after that (1998- Nagano, Japan; 2002- Salt Lake City, USA; 2006-Torino, Italy; 2010- Vancouver, Canada). \n\nIn 1996, the Summer Olympics appeared in Atlanta, USA... and then every four years after that (2000- Sydney, Australia; 2004- Athens, Greece; 2008- Beijing, China).\n\nSo, if you just watch the Winter or just watch the Summer... then you get a veiwing every four years.  However, you do have the opportunity to watch an Olympic Game every two years.
563769
First of all God willingly seeing it as it's only 2006, and we never know when or how we will die. Nut to answer your question, if Philly gets their act together and help the city get rid of the crime, then we can talk about the Olympics.
1184036
There's a big chance.\nGermany being the host, always an advantage in terms of getting the support of the home crowds.\nI imagine the stadion will be 90% filled with German supporters when Germany is playing. No place for supporters of the opposite team, eh? haha ... \n\nThe members of the squad are young and talented, I don't see why not. Brazil is overrated.
91286
Well the US really has somewhat a monopoly over the summer games so I'm pretty sure that they will kick some major butt in the summer games!
1179926
yep stu22 is right and not to forget Comm Games in Brisbane in 1982. Our stadiums seating/capacity wise are enviable. Previous venues from Olympic and Commonwealth Games can be easily renovated and upgraded. Existing Stadiums are suitable. The people will be welcoming and we have already shown with these previous events that our security is on par with the best as is our ability to host world wide international events. It would be fantastic. 12 yrs may seem a long time away but the interest from kids with the performance of the Socceroo's has exploded and some of them, well who knows, may even be part of the squad. Lets keep our fingers crossed.\n\nAddition\nHello Bubu...I'm pretty sure the cup is heading your way for hosting in 2014...you may get to see it sooner than you thought..lucky girl. I'd love to be there.
550636
In last Olympics (2004) 202 countries participated.\n\nHowever, much to their surprise, hosting the 2004 Olympics has sucked $10-12 billion (in U.S. dollars) out of the Greek economy. That’s more than five percent of the country’s annual gross domestic product! When Greece bid on the games, it was before security was being beefed up around the world as a direct result of the 9/11 terrorist attack. \n\nSponsored Links\n\nTop 8 Stocks for 2006\n\nAmerica's 8 Leading Stock Experts Share their Top Picks. Free Report\n\nwww.NewsletterAdvisors.com\n\nMutual Funds\n\nThe Latest Online Source You Will Find It Here!\nimutualfunds.net\n\n$300 - $1,100 Every Day\n\nDeposited Daily Into Your Bank Start Now, No Experience Necessary\n\nwww.WaterhouseReport.com/Online.htm\n\nIt’s estimated that $1.5 billion is being spent on security alone. \n\nSecurity costs include the posting of 40,000 troops along the northern border prevent illegal entry. The new security system is so sophisticated that it can photograph people’s faces, intercept phone calls and deduce cell phone numbers almost anywhere in the city. \n\nTelevision rights, corporate sponsorships and ticket sales help the hosting country bear the burden of the costs, but $12 billion is a lot to come up with. NBC is paying about $800 million for broadcast rights to the Olympics in the U.S. NBC expects to net a record $1 billion in ad sales for its Olympic coverage. Indonesia's major networks decided a $1.35 million price tag was too much, though they are willing to dish out $10 million to air the 2006 FIFA World Cup. \n\nTicket sales for the 2004 Olympics have been disappointing, partly due to late construction and partly due to a lack of interest in attending the games among the Greek citizens. Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, about 3.1 million of 5.3 million tickets remain unsold. \n\nWhat remains to be seen is if hosting the 2004 Olympics was worth it. Greek politicians are adamant that late ticket sales and long-term tourist dollars will pay for the costs over time, but many are skeptical. Since the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984, every hosting country has either broken even or made a profit on running the two-week event, but the costs are getting out of control. Breaking even on the Olympics this time around would be a tremendous accomplishment. \n\nWhat about the value of the new stadiums? Four years after the Sydney Olympics, under-used venues are costing taxpayers $32 million (in U.S. dollars) a year to keep afloat, and the government expects that some venues will need at least another decade to break even. \n\nIf you think the Greeks overcommitted, the Chinese have budgeted $23 billion for the 2008 Olympic games – seven times more than the Sydney games, and 32 times what Los Angeles spent for the 1984 Games!
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According to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics website, the answer would be no. Currently they only list:\n\nIndividual Women\nIndividual Men\nPairs Mixed\nIce Dancing Mixed\n\nIt's still 4 years away, never can tell what will happen, but I'd say it would probably have a better shot at 2014 Games in Bulgaria.
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Host cities of the Modern Olympic Games\n\n1896 - 1st Olympiad - Athens, Greece\n1900 - 2nd Olympiad - Paris, France\n1904 - 3rd Olympiad - St. Louis, Missouri, USA\n1906 - 3rd Olympiad, year 3 - Athens, Greece (sometimes called the "interim Games")\n1908 - 4th Olympiad - London, England\n1912 - 5th Olympiad - Stockholm, Sweden\n1916 - 6th Olympiad - Cancelled - World War I (Scheduled for Berlin, Germany)\n1920 - 7th Olympiad - Antwerp, Belgium\n1924 - 8th Olympiad - Paris, France\n1928 - 9th Olympiad - Amsterdam, The Netherlands\n1932 - 10th Olympiad - Los Angeles, California, USA\n1936 - 11th Olympiad - Berlin, Germany\n1940 - 12th Olympiad - Cancelled, World War II (Scheduled for Tokyo, Japan. Then re-scheduled for Helsinki, Finland & cancelled a 2nd time)\n1944 - 13th Olympiad - Cancelled, World War II (London considered, but war continued)\n1948 - 14th Olympiad - London, England\n1952 - 15th Olympiad - Helsinki, Finland\n1956 - 16th Olympiad - Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (Horses were not permitted to be imported into Australia so the Equestrian events were in Stockholm)\n1960 - 17th Olympiad - Rome, Italy\n1964 - 18th Olympiad - Tokyo, Japan\n1968 - 19th Olympiad - Mexico City, Mexico\n1972 - 20th Olympiad - Munich, Germany\n1976 - 21st Olympiad - Montreal, Canada\n1980 - 22nd Olympiad - Moscow, Soviet Union (USSR)\n1984 - 23rd Olympiad - Los Angeles, California, USA\n1988 - 24th Olympiad - Seoul, South Korea\n1992 - 25th Olympiad - Barcelona, Spain\n1996 - 26th Olympiad - Atlanta, Georgia, USA\n2000 - 27th Olympiad - Sydney, Australia\n2004 - 28th Olympiad - Athens, Greece\n2008 - 29th Olympiad - Beijing, China\n2012 - 30th Olympiad - London, England\n2016 - 31st Olympiad - to be selected by the International Olympic Committee
76221
War?  Don't you mean Olympics?
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No, for a couple of reasons:  \n\nA.  The Olympic brass are still pissed about Atlanta (traffic, commercialization, the smallness of the city) and Salt Lake (the blowing open of the bid scandal).\n\nB.  The new rule for bid cities is that the federal government must guarantee the cost of the Games, and the U.S. government has expressed an unwillingness to do so.  I know a new administration will be in place in 2009 when the voting takes place, but it is a factor.\n\nOh, and C:  Will the citizens of Chicago be willing to fork over the tax money for at least one new stadium?  I can't see Soldier Field holding an Opening Ceremony.
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yes pretty much because europe followed by south maerica are the major fotball powerhouses so they generate more funds and crowds for the game. so the order goes like europe, s. america, asia, oceana
1106448
Countries have to bid to host the world cup, like cities do with the Olympics.  As far as I know the only future WC set for now is South Africa 2010.
56473
In order to be in the games, it must be "practised by men in at least seventy-five countries and on four continents".\n\nAre there 75 countries where you can surf?\n\nAnother problem would be finding a venue for the event that is close to the host city. Not a whole lot of surfing going on near Beijing or London.
1018583
i don't think so. i guess europians are more interested in it
656959
You know something is wrong with this picture.  There is the Olympics and the senior Olympics but no inbetween Olympics.  I think you could actually be onto something here.  I suggest that you get a committee together and begin the process of starting up an "Olympics for Late Blommers". We are  missing our chance here, after all what about all of us late bloomers?
379968
Italy...maybe United States that would be awesome.