The Rio Sumer Games

      Organizers for the Rio 2016 Olympics games are worried about being too far behind in schedule as of May 9th, 2014 . The preparations for the games is “the worst [they’ve] seen” and that they might not finish construction on time. Compared to previous summer games, during the same time period, Athens had 40% of their infrastructures finished, London had 60% of it done, but in Rio they only have 10% of it done. A “worst case scenario” for them is that there might be a “London 2016” Olympics, but this is very unlikely. Most of the sites for the London games have been converted for public use and the cost to upgrade them again would cost millions.

         Poor per capita nations should not be allowed to host these kinds of events. These nations would benefit more if they use the funds from these programs to alleviating poverty and improving the economy. Developed countries who are able to afford these costs should host events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. Poor countries want to “show off” their countries, but it just makes it easier for politicians and companies to steal money from the people. This year in Sochi, many of the buildings were left unfinished. Hotel lobbies were half built and doors have been missing from rooms. There should be more planning into making these events.  The world cup is just around the corner and it should be a test on whether they are able to handle events of this magnitude. If it is a disaster, they should move the Olympics. The 2016 Olympics should have been in Chicago and if they probably asked today to get ready for it they will have already been prepared. They already have most of the infrastructure for these events. Like FIFA, I think that IOC is highly corrupt where many under the table business happen.

 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/10819420/IOC-chiefs-make-secret-plea-to-use-London-2012-venues-as-Rio-2016-Olympic-Games-fall-behind-schedule.html

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