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Originally Posted by Locke
So.....what you're saying is that we have the IOC over a barrel?
These Terms and Conditions are going to be well worth reading...
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As long as we understand that a successful bid and build cost shouldn't just be based on what the IOC is willing to allow us to cut/use, it should also be heavily based on what we perceive to be a hugely successful games that leaves a legacy behind.
In an environment where cities don't want the games and the IOC is cutting expectations, you don't want to be the city that laughs at how easy it was to get them and then goes and puts on a low budget, world wide event with cost cutting apparent at every turn with tons of athletes being bussed to other cities and provinces.
If we can make it work by IOC standards but can't make it work on our own goals/standards than don't take them, imo.