Tonight sees the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, as the Greeks pass on responsibility for hosting them to the Chinese.
Therefore expect fireworks, and an Asian feel to tonight's ceremony.
The Olympic stadium will be put to good use afterwards, it will be turned into a wheatfield.
Sunday, 29 August 2004
Dopehead
Another dope addled "athlete" has been kicked out of the Games.
This time it is the Colombian cyclist, Maria Luisa Calle Williams, who has been stripped of her bronze medal after testing positive for a banned stimulant.
This time it is the Colombian cyclist, Maria Luisa Calle Williams, who has been stripped of her bronze medal after testing positive for a banned stimulant.
Dopes Out
More dope ridden "athletes" have been ejected from the Games.
This time the honour falls on Hungary's Ferenc Gyurkovics, a silver medal winning weightlifter, and Puerto Rican wrestler Mabel Fonseca.
This time the honour falls on Hungary's Ferenc Gyurkovics, a silver medal winning weightlifter, and Puerto Rican wrestler Mabel Fonseca.
The Party's Almost Over
The Athens Olympics have abut a few hours left to run, before the closing ceremony.
However, the Chinese are already preparing to take the Olympic flag this evening; in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games, which will be held in Beijing.
The Chinese are promising that their Games will be the best ever.
This site will follow the progress towards the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
However, the Chinese are already preparing to take the Olympic flag this evening; in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games, which will be held in Beijing.
The Chinese are promising that their Games will be the best ever.
This site will follow the progress towards the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Saturday, 28 August 2004
No Show
In rather a bizarre change of plans, Colin Powell has cancelled his visit to Athens; he cited "urgent responsibilities".
It seems he will visit later in the year instead.
Last night police fought running battles with demonstrators, as they attempted to march without success to the US embassy.
Prior to this announcement, demonstrators had managed to breach security by hanging a large banner on the Acropolis, in front of CNN, saying: "Powell, killer, go home".
Whilst the anti USA demonstrators will doubtless be crowing about their "success" in driving Powell away; the rumour is that Powell was persuaded by the Greek authorities not to come, for fear of provoking a PR and security debacle.
It seems he will visit later in the year instead.
Last night police fought running battles with demonstrators, as they attempted to march without success to the US embassy.
Prior to this announcement, demonstrators had managed to breach security by hanging a large banner on the Acropolis, in front of CNN, saying: "Powell, killer, go home".
Whilst the anti USA demonstrators will doubtless be crowing about their "success" in driving Powell away; the rumour is that Powell was persuaded by the Greek authorities not to come, for fear of provoking a PR and security debacle.
Missing Athlete
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) appear to have lost an athlete.
Having kicked out Russian 400 metres runner Anton Galkin, for drug offences; the IOC are now looking for Hungarian hammer thrower, Adrian Annus.
The Hungarian National Olympic Committee have been asked to notify the IOC of his whereabouts.
If anyone sees him in Athens, please drop the IOC a note.
Having kicked out Russian 400 metres runner Anton Galkin, for drug offences; the IOC are now looking for Hungarian hammer thrower, Adrian Annus.
The Hungarian National Olympic Committee have been asked to notify the IOC of his whereabouts.
If anyone sees him in Athens, please drop the IOC a note.
Friday, 27 August 2004
Famine Follows Feast
The party is now almost over, and like all parties, there is a bill which someone is going to have to settle.
In Greece's case, the bill for the Olympics 2004 looks like topping $12BN; that's one hell of a price tag.
The money has been found from state funds, ie the Greek taxpayer will be "coughing up" for this for some time into the future.
The other question that has yet to be answered is this:
"What will a small country like Greece do with all the large Olympic venues that it has built?"
They will cost over $100M a year to maintain.
Christos Chatziemmanouil, president of Hellenic Olympic Properties, noted that a demand will have to be created.
Quite!
In Greece's case, the bill for the Olympics 2004 looks like topping $12BN; that's one hell of a price tag.
The money has been found from state funds, ie the Greek taxpayer will be "coughing up" for this for some time into the future.
The other question that has yet to be answered is this:
"What will a small country like Greece do with all the large Olympic venues that it has built?"
They will cost over $100M a year to maintain.
Christos Chatziemmanouil, president of Hellenic Olympic Properties, noted that a demand will have to be created.
Quite!
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