Monday, January 21, 2008

Youth Olympic Games: Moscow or Singapore?

Tough call, this one.

Both deserving cities, each with their own unique perspectives. Each could host quite well.

Since Sochi is already hosting the Winter Games, I am calling this one on Singapore. They hosted a very successful IOC Session in 2005, and aside from the searing heat, it was a well-oiled machine. Both cities are friendly and accomodating (in my experience.) But with the recent IOC vote on Sochi (which was the lowest rated city out of all the bid cities), it would be tough to predict what could happen when the postal vote is done.

It's Singapore's time to shine again-and awarding the Youth Olympic Games will be one more jewel in their crown.

I would be happy with either city. But I doubt the IOC will award two Olympic Games to one country so soon. But you never know the mood of the voters, so the impossible could certainly be possible and see Moscow come out on top.

This is one vote that certainly will be interesting-bet on it.