2022 Bid; Almaty or Beijing?

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Election of the host city for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games

This Friday the host city of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games is elected at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Schedule of Events (Friday  31 July 2015)

  • 8.45 – 10 a.m. Presentations by the Candidate Cities for the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games
  • 10.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Presentations by the Candidate Cities for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games
  • 4.15 – 6 p.m. Vote, elections and announcements of the host cities
  • 6.30 p.m. Joint Press Conference with the IOC and the YOG 2020 Host City, followed by joint press conference with the IOC and the 2022 Host City

All times are local (GMT+8)

 

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128th IOC Session – Kuala Lumpur

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Tokyo 2020; Japanese government scraps 2020 Olympic stadium design

Japan’s prime minister, Shinzō Abe, says plans for the 2020 Olympics stadium will be scrapped and a new plan will be developed from scratch. The stadium, designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, drew criticism after the estimated building costs rose to 252bn yen [£1.3bn] last year. [The Guardian]

 

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New book

Olympic Realities: Sechs Stadte Nach Dem Grossanlass / Six Cities After the Games (German)
Hardcover – 1 Oct 2015
by Werner Van Gent (Contributor), Bruno Helbling (Editor, Photographer)

Bruno Helbling offers an objective yet aesthetically captivating look at what now awaits visitors to the elaborately planned and expensive sports venues. The variety of possible subsequent uses shown is both insightful and educational. It also demonstrates the effectiveness of architecture in an environment that is beyond the reaches of planning control. A book that is both poetic and inspiring.

Product details
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Birkhauser (1 Oct. 2015)
Language: German
ISBN-10: 3035606315
ISBN-13: 978-3035606317


Moscow 1980; Luzhniki Stadium

A short history on one of the icons in stadium architecture; Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

From its opening in 1956 the Central Lenin Stadium was the national stadium of the Soviet Union. In 1992, the stadium was renamed the Luzhniki Stadium and became the national stadium of Russia. In the past 60 years Luzhniki has hosted many major sporting events including the 1980 Summer Olympics. In the next two years the stadium is reconstructed for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

1980 Olympics

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During the 1980 Summer Olympics, the Central Lenin Stadium was the main venue which hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athletics, Football finals, and the Individual Jumping Grand Prix. The stadium had at that time a spectator capacity of 103.000.

Renovation I (1996)

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In 1996 a roof was constructed over the stands and the capacity was reduced to 78.000 seats after the refurbishment of the seating areas.

In the two decades that followed the Luzhniki Stadium hosted sporting events like the World Youth Games, Champions League final (Manchester United vs Chelsea), Rugby World Cup (Sevens) and the IAAF World Championships. Artists that have performed in the stadium include U2, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Rolling Stones and Metallica.

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Renovation II (2014-2017)

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With the age came its decay. The Luzhniki Stadium is currently being renovated in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. At least the opening match, one semi-final and the final will be played in this stadium during the World Cup. (the competition schedule has not been released yet) As 20 years ago the constructions works concentrate around the roof and seating areas. The capacity will increase with 3.000 seats to 81.000. This second reconstruction is expected to cost more than $540 million. (19 billion rubles)

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In 2017, six decades after its opening and after two extensive renovations the Luzhniki Stadium will start a third life as Moscow’s main venue for large sporting and cultural events.

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