| |
|
The Philippines as Olympic Games host?
By Eddie Alinea PhilBoxing.com Wed, 04 Apr 2018

The International Olympic Committee has opened its door to poor countries like the Philippine to experience hosting the Olympic Games by relaxing its rules on the cost of bidding that, in the past, has proven a big burden for those interested in staging the quadrennial conclave.
The IOC has, in fact, expressed its intention of removing the high financial requirements bidders have to face in bidding and hosting the competitions among the world?s finest athletes.
The IOC, in an article that appeared in the news@yardbreaker.com last week, has detailed how it is trying to persuade African countries to host the 2022 Youth Olympics with a no-cost bidding process.
The IOC announced it will "assume more responsibility and work" on behalf of potential candidates before it picks a host in October.
The IOC wants a "simpler, shorter and cheaper" bidding process amid worldwide concerns over the cost of offering to play host.
Although the IOC is setting its eyes set for the 2022 Youth Summer Games to be the first Olympics hosted in Africa, noted a few are of the belief that invitations are also to be applied to indigent nations in other continents like the Philippines in Southeast Asia, which has long signified intentions of hosting the ?Greatest Sports Show on Earth.?
Among the requirements the IOC seeks to be eased is the need to produce a candidate file or prepare and make a formal on-stage presentation to IOC voters.
African Olympic officials will have to meet an April 13 deadline given by the world body. Olympic officials will visit Africa in May to make a feasibility study into hosting and gauge "motivation of the local authorities."
The IOC also wants the Youth Olympic events to move out of stadiums and create a festival experience in parks, streets and city squares. Potential hosts can also suggest sports from recognized though non-Olympic bodies to be included in the program.
Invitations to bidders will be sent by the IOC executive board after it meets in July. The IOC will pick the host of the 2022 Youth Olympic Games during its Oct. 8-9 meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Eddie Alinea.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
CAPITO IGNITES TITLE DEFENCE IN STYLE | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP , Wed, 07 May 2025Sol Levinson: The Man Whose Gloves Elevated Boxing By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Tue, 06 May 2025Undefeated Cuban Heavyweight Prospect Dainier Pero Finishes Intense Las Vegas Training Camp Ahead of May 9 MVP Main Event on DAZN , Tue, 06 May 2025The Past Week in Action 5 May 2025: Inoue-Cardenas Saves Historic Boxing Weekend; Canelo-Scull Sets New Record for Fewest Punches Thrown By Eric Armit, , Tue, 06 May 2025Sampson Lewkowicz Congratulates Cardenas, Romero and Espinoza and Vows to Make Next Year's Cinco de Mayo Unforgettable, Highlighted by David Benavidez Facing the Winner of Bivol vs. Beterbiev , Tue, 06 May 2025Saving the Best for Last: GSW Upstages Raw Rockets By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 06 May 2025Antonio, Bagamasbad face tough competition in Woman FIDE Master Sheerie Joy Lomibao Open Rapid Chess Tournament on May 18 By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 06 May 2025Andres “Savage” Cortes Finishes Strong Training Camp Ahead of Crucial May 10 Clash Against Salvador Jimenez at Pechanga Arena San Diego , Tue, 06 May 2025SALITA PROMOTIONS and ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT PRESENT HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT , Tue, 06 May 2025IBA embraces Bare Knuckle Boxing , Tue, 06 May 2025Monster Dynamite: Inoue Crushes Cardenas in Eight , Mon, 05 May 2025"THE MONSTER" SURVIVES EARLY SCARE, DESTROYS CARDENAS IN THRILLING WAR TO RETAIN UNDISPUTED CROWN By Dong Secuya, , Mon, 05 May 2025Dana White to Promote Canelo vs. Crawford: UFC Boss Set to Elevate Superfight to Historic Levels By T. Chin-Te, , Mon, 05 May 2025Bata Reyes impressed with upcoming young players during exhibition in Libis By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 05 May 2025Canelo Wins the 'Xicoténcatl' Belt and is Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Once Again By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 04 May 2025Florentino Inumerable rules 2025 Illinois Senior State Chess Championships By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 04 May 2025Canelo Grinds Out Uninspiring Win Over Elusive William Scull in Saudi Arabia; Canelo-Crawford Up Next By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 04 May 2025Badou Jack Edges Norair Mikaelian in Grueling Cruiserweight Battle on Canelo-Scull Undercard By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 04 May 2025Jaime Munguía Avenges Loss, Dominates Bruno Suráce in Riyadh Rematch By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 04 May 2025Weigh-In Results: Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez World Championship Doubleheader , Sun, 04 May 2025Rolly Romero Upsets Ryan Garcia, Throws Garcia-Haney Rematch into Chaos By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 03 May 2025Haney's Cautious Approach Leads to Wide Decision Win Over Ramirez in Times Square By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 03 May 2025Teo Lopez Retains Titles with Unanimous Decision Over Barboza Jr. in Times Square By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 03 May 2025Canelo and Scull Hit the Scales: Undisputed Super Middleweight Showdown Set for Tomorrow in Riyadh , Sat, 03 May 2025Press Conference Notes: Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas & Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Top Monster World Championship Doubleheader Sunday in Las Vegas , Sat, 03 May 2025 |

|
|
|
|
|