Oslo pull out of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics
http://www.businessinsider.com/olymp...ampaign=buffer
having seen some of the IOC demands. Good on them!
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The top members of the IOC had some pretty outrageous demands that were secretly sent to the Norwegian government. These demands were leaked to the press in the form of a document and included among other things:
*The high ranking IOC members must have a cocktail party with the King of Norway, paid for in full
*Roads cleared for traffic and only to be used by high ranking IOC members during the stay
*VIP lounges and bars with full service and staff 24/7
*New cellphones for all the IOC members, Samsung brand
*Dedicated cars with drivers for all IOC members and whoever else they see fit
*Separate entries on the airport for high ranking IOC members
*A ceremonious reception to be held at the air port for high ranking IOC members
*A dedicated hotel for the high ranking IOC members which must be particularity thoroughly cleaned, extra staff so they don't have to wait, special menus to ensure they never eat the same thing twice
*24-hour room service, butler service, laundry service
*All-inclusive banquet available in meeting rooms
*All rooms must be kept at 20C at all times
*IOC-members should be dropped off just outside the stadium,and be escorted to the VIP-lounge by dedicated personnel, the same standards for "high quality" food and drinks apply
They wanted a state guarantee for all these things. All of this would be paid for in full by the Norwegian Tax payers.
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Source:
http://www.vg.no/sport/ol-2022/ioc-k...en/a/23306598/
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