Originally Posted by Damien

It's the same as the World Cup though in the awarding of tournaments on the basis they'll improve by then rather than a sober judgment of their ability to deliver IMO.

I think what you suggest is a good idea although I think the whole think is a disaster beyond salvage at this point. It's the lack of an audience than upsets me most.

This story from London 2012 shows what these games mean to the athletes and it's sad to see how they've been treated: http://london2012.blogs.nytimes.com/...n-london/?_r=0