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2022 Winter Olympics: Almaty or Beijing?
Posted on 7/27/15 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 7/27/15 at 9:04 pm
Who would get your vote? The host will be selected Friday 7/31.
I say Almaty because the city has real snow, mountains and everything else you would need for the winter olympics.
If Beijing gets it, it will be the third straight Olympics on the other side of the planet (PyeongChang in 2018 and Tokyo in 2020). Time zone wise, it blows for us in the USA. Plus, Beijing isn't the ideal place for winter sports.
The advantage for Beijing is they already have stadiums built since they hosted the summer games 7 years ago.
I say Almaty because the city has real snow, mountains and everything else you would need for the winter olympics.
If Beijing gets it, it will be the third straight Olympics on the other side of the planet (PyeongChang in 2018 and Tokyo in 2020). Time zone wise, it blows for us in the USA. Plus, Beijing isn't the ideal place for winter sports.
The advantage for Beijing is they already have stadiums built since they hosted the summer games 7 years ago.
This post was edited on 7/27/15 at 9:05 pm
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Posted on 7/27/15 at 9:09 pm to Marciano1
I really want Almaty because why not? Should be a hoot.
At least it appears no one has to fly SCAT airlines to get there. That should be an Olympic event in itself.
Neat Story about Kazahstan's capital Astana
I thought this was interesting. They shifted the capital from Almaty in 1997 to Astana when the latter was basically a field. Pretty neat.
At least it appears no one has to fly SCAT airlines to get there. That should be an Olympic event in itself.
Neat Story about Kazahstan's capital Astana
I thought this was interesting. They shifted the capital from Almaty in 1997 to Astana when the latter was basically a field. Pretty neat.
This post was edited on 7/27/15 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 7/27/15 at 11:20 pm to Marciano1
AAAAAALLLLLLLLLLMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTYYYYYYYYYY THEN!
Posted on 7/28/15 at 8:44 am to Marciano1
Almaty does not have the infrastructure. Even if you gave them this long to build it, they wouldn't come close to finishing it in time.
Also, IIRC, the visa situation for Kazakhstan is prohibitively expensive.
Also, IIRC, the visa situation for Kazakhstan is prohibitively expensive.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 9:03 am
Posted on 7/28/15 at 8:52 am to Marciano1
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If Beijing gets it, it will be the third straight Olympics on the other side of the planet (PyeongChang in 2018 and Tokyo in 2020). Time zone wise, it blows for us in the USA. Plus, Beijing isn't the ideal place for winter sports.
You realize that Almaty is 'on the other side of the planet' as well, right? The city of Almaty is less than 200 miles from the border with China.
Even still, I vote for Almaty... because frick China.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:19 am to Marciano1
Baton Rouge for the winter olympics!!!
We could have the bobsled course on the Conja at Blue Bayou.
Gypsum piles in St. Gabriel would be great for ski slopes.
Make it happen, Kip!
We could have the bobsled course on the Conja at Blue Bayou.
Gypsum piles in St. Gabriel would be great for ski slopes.
Make it happen, Kip!
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 9:20 am
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:51 am to Marciano1
Other than being insanely humid, Houston would be a good fit in my opinion. It would give them a reason to do something with the Astrodome. Minimal amount of sports facilities would need to be built. Track would be the one that'd be tough as I'm not sure if NRG Stadium can be configured to fit a track. Between Toyota Center, BBVA, Minute Maid, Hoffheinz PAvillion, TDECU Stadium, NRG Arena and NRG Center pretty much everything could be hosted. Some of the water events like kayaking would be moved to the hill country.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:53 am to Marciano1
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The advantage for Beijing is they already have stadiums built since they hosted the summer games 7 years ago.
those stadiums are going to shite already
Posted on 7/28/15 at 5:09 pm to Marciano1
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