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Olympics 2016 decision day: live blog

Oct 2, 2009 01:02 EDT

Join us for our live blog on the day of the decision for the 2016 Olympic Games, with Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo the four candidate cities.
Comments are open, so please give us your views and predictions, and we have a poll running, so give us your vote as well!

Kevin Fylan, Copenhagen

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sorry for the typo: “PERFECT”…duh

Posted by Revo1776 | Report as abusive
 

YEP….Brasil WOOOOONNNNNN

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Kevin….I’m in my 40’s and brazilin… Jorge Ben and Paulo Coelho are considered OOOOLLLLDDDDD…. Brasil is a young country….and there are many, many young composers that are very successful not only in their towns but also they are coming to the USA and Europe quite frequently now too…

Posted by Annie | Report as abusive
 

Rio and Brasil has been hosting events successfully for decades…. those who haven’t traveled outside of the USA have a lot to learn from South America, Europe, Asia and Africa…. the participants of this event will have a great time….

Posted by Annie | Report as abusive
 

I am concerned for all the potential visitors to Rio for Olympics. If Brazil continues with the aweful methods of providing tourist visas — the only people at the Olympics will be Brazilians … I dont think your country realizes how many people are literally changing their minds about traveling there because of the bizarre process and the attitudes of staff at local consulates…

I cant tell you how many people cancel their trip to Brazil and it is a shame for such a beautiful country and people.

Posted by Giza1199 | Report as abusive
 

I am disapointed that chicago lost but at the same time hapy for Rio. Brazil will do a great job, of that I am sure. As a former athlete, this was probably my last chance to attend an olympic event. But Thanks to the American delegate ayt the IOC…espeially Mr & Mrs Obama…you gave it your best shot…and no matter what Glen Beck and those of his elk say…we now know who in America has the best interest of the country at heart.

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