It’s a six-way race for hosting rights to the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committees of Argentina, Mexico, Great Britain, Colombia, the Netherlands and Poland all submitted names of candidate cities ahead of Thursday’s deadline, according to the IOC.
Poznan, Poland will try again after losing to Nanjing in the vote for 2014.
Rotterdam, Netherlands also put itself forward at the last minute to join previously announced bids from Buenos Aires, Guadalajara, Glasgow and Medellin, Colombia.
“We are delighted with the high level of interest shown in hosting the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018,” IOC president Jacques Rogge said Friday in a statement.
“It is a shining endorsement of just how successful the inaugural summer and winter editions were and reflects how the popularity, excitement and awareness surrounding the YOG continue to build at an impressive pace.”
With the first two editions heading to Singapore in 2010 and Nanjing in 2014, the Americas and Europe are unsurprisingly the only continents putting forward candidates.
Abuja, Nigeria and Durban, South Africa both raised the possibility of bidding for the 2018 YOG but apparently decided otherwise.
Poznan, one of Poland's host cities for Euro 2012, also bid for the 2014 YOG. (Getty Images)
Plans for a bid from Kaspiysk, Russia also went kaput prior to Thursday’s cutoff.
The next deadline in the race is March 15, by which NOCs, bid committees and candidate cities must submit the signed 2018 YOG Candidature Procedure to the IOC.
Bids will then have the chance to complete formal candidature files and related documents by Oct. 15. The field could be shortlisted by the Executive Board on Feb. 12 and 13 after a technical review. Under IOC rules, cities are limited from any international promotion.
The IOC will then pose additional questions to those candidates still in the running with video conferences between the bid committees and Evaluation Commission scheduled for March 2013 and a report to follow in May.
An election will be included on the program when IOC members gather in Lausanne in July 2013 for the technical briefing on the 2020 summer bids.
viernes, 2 de marzo de 2012
Six NOCs apply to host the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is pleased to announce that six National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have submitted applications for Candidate Cities to host the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2018. These NOCs are, in alphabetical order: Argentina (Buenos Aires), Colombia (Medellín), Great Britain (Glasgow), Mexico (Guadalajara), Netherlands (Rotterdam) and Poland (Poznań).
IOC President Jacques Rogge said: “We are delighted with the high level of interest shown in hosting the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018. It is a shining endorsement of just how successful the inaugural summer (Singapore 2010) and winter (Innsbruck 2012) editions were and reflects how the popularity, excitement and awareness surrounding the YOG continue to build at an impressive pace.”
The next deadline for the bid process is 15 March 2012, when the NOCs, Bid Committees and YOG Candidate Cities must submit the signed 2018 YOG Candidature Procedure.
IOC President Jacques Rogge said: “We are delighted with the high level of interest shown in hosting the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018. It is a shining endorsement of just how successful the inaugural summer (Singapore 2010) and winter (Innsbruck 2012) editions were and reflects how the popularity, excitement and awareness surrounding the YOG continue to build at an impressive pace.”
The next deadline for the bid process is 15 March 2012, when the NOCs, Bid Committees and YOG Candidate Cities must submit the signed 2018 YOG Candidature Procedure.
COI oficializa candidatura de Medellín
El Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) anunció este viernes 2 de marzo que seis Comités Olímpicos Nacionales (CONs) han presentado solicitudes de las ciudades candidatas para acoger la tercera versión de los Juegos Olímpicos Juveniles de verano (YOG) en el año 2018.
Las ciudades aceptadas para albergar estas justas son Medellín (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Guadalajara (México), Glasgow (Gran Bretaña), Poznan (Polonia) y Rotterdam (Holanda).
El presidente del COI, Jacques Rogge, dijo: "Estamos encantados con el alto nivel de interés mostrado en la organización de la 3ª versión de los Juegos Olímpicos Juveniles de Verano en 2018. Se trata de un reflejo brillante de cómo el éxito del verano inaugural (Singapur 2010) y las ediciones de invierno (Innsbruck 2012) han generando una gran popularidad, emoción y conciencia entorno a la YOG, la cual se sigue construyendo a un ritmo impresionante".
Las ciudades aceptadas para albergar estas justas son Medellín (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Guadalajara (México), Glasgow (Gran Bretaña), Poznan (Polonia) y Rotterdam (Holanda).
El presidente del COI, Jacques Rogge, dijo: "Estamos encantados con el alto nivel de interés mostrado en la organización de la 3ª versión de los Juegos Olímpicos Juveniles de Verano en 2018. Se trata de un reflejo brillante de cómo el éxito del verano inaugural (Singapur 2010) y las ediciones de invierno (Innsbruck 2012) han generando una gran popularidad, emoción y conciencia entorno a la YOG, la cual se sigue construyendo a un ritmo impresionante".
martes, 31 de enero de 2012
The winners of the 2012 Sustainable Transport Awards are Medellin and San Francisco
The solutions being implemented in Medellin are not only solving problems seen in the city itself, but in the region as a whole...
In addition to its existent sustainable transport projects - cable cars and metro and other initiatives - the following are some of the projects developed during 2011 for which the city is being nominated:
- Improvement of public spaces: quantity and quality of public spaces has been improved, by means of pedestrian connection improvements, environmental parks, urban promenades, as part of the Urban Integral Project of the city.
- Public bicycle program - "EnCicla": A public bicycle system that has started with an approach integrating universities and mass transit, along with other key destinations of the city.
- BRT - "Metroplús": The development and inauguration of a BRT project that is fully integrated (physically and fare) with the existent mass transit (metro and cable car).
- Stop lights and safe crossings: improvement of areas where crossings were not adequate and where universal accessiblity was needed.
- Intelligent mobility system (SIMM) - ITS system aimed at improving mobility for all users and improving road safety, including photo-fines, CCTV system.
- Ridesharing program "Comparte tu carro": To date, 171 institutions are part of this ridesharing/carpooling program.
- Web 2.0 developments: Through social networks and its website, the mobility-related institutions provide information and feedback to users.
- Vehicle exhaust emission control and sulphur content improvement
In addition to its existent sustainable transport projects - cable cars and metro and other initiatives - the following are some of the projects developed during 2011 for which the city is being nominated:
- Improvement of public spaces: quantity and quality of public spaces has been improved, by means of pedestrian connection improvements, environmental parks, urban promenades, as part of the Urban Integral Project of the city.
- Public bicycle program - "EnCicla": A public bicycle system that has started with an approach integrating universities and mass transit, along with other key destinations of the city.
- BRT - "Metroplús": The development and inauguration of a BRT project that is fully integrated (physically and fare) with the existent mass transit (metro and cable car).
- Stop lights and safe crossings: improvement of areas where crossings were not adequate and where universal accessiblity was needed.
- Intelligent mobility system (SIMM) - ITS system aimed at improving mobility for all users and improving road safety, including photo-fines, CCTV system.
- Ridesharing program "Comparte tu carro": To date, 171 institutions are part of this ridesharing/carpooling program.
- Web 2.0 developments: Through social networks and its website, the mobility-related institutions provide information and feedback to users.
- Vehicle exhaust emission control and sulphur content improvement
The winners of the 2012 Sustainable Transport Awards are Medellin and San Francisco
The solutions being implemented in Medellin are not only solving problems seen in the city itself, but in the region as a whole...
In addition to its existent sustainable transport projects - cable cars and metro and other initiatives - the following are some of the projects developed during 2011 for which the city is being nominated:
- Improvement of public spaces: quantity and quality of public spaces has been improved, by means of pedestrian connection improvements, environmental parks, urban promenades, as part of the Urban Integral Project of the city.
- Public bicycle program - "EnCicla": A public bicycle system that has started with an approach integrating universities and mass transit, along with other key destinations of the city.
- BRT - "Metroplús": The development and inauguration of a BRT project that is fully integrated (physically and fare) with the existent mass transit (metro and cable car).
- Stop lights and safe crossings: improvement of areas where crossings were not adequate and where universal accessiblity was needed.
- Intelligent mobility system (SIMM) - ITS system aimed at improving mobility for all users and improving road safety, including photo-fines, CCTV system.
- Ridesharing program "Comparte tu carro": To date, 171 institutions are part of this ridesharing/carpooling program.
- Web 2.0 developments: Through social networks and its website, the mobility-related institutions provide information and feedback to users.
- Vehicle exhaust emission control and sulphur content improvement
In addition to its existent sustainable transport projects - cable cars and metro and other initiatives - the following are some of the projects developed during 2011 for which the city is being nominated:
- Improvement of public spaces: quantity and quality of public spaces has been improved, by means of pedestrian connection improvements, environmental parks, urban promenades, as part of the Urban Integral Project of the city.
- Public bicycle program - "EnCicla": A public bicycle system that has started with an approach integrating universities and mass transit, along with other key destinations of the city.
- BRT - "Metroplús": The development and inauguration of a BRT project that is fully integrated (physically and fare) with the existent mass transit (metro and cable car).
- Stop lights and safe crossings: improvement of areas where crossings were not adequate and where universal accessiblity was needed.
- Intelligent mobility system (SIMM) - ITS system aimed at improving mobility for all users and improving road safety, including photo-fines, CCTV system.
- Ridesharing program "Comparte tu carro": To date, 171 institutions are part of this ridesharing/carpooling program.
- Web 2.0 developments: Through social networks and its website, the mobility-related institutions provide information and feedback to users.
- Vehicle exhaust emission control and sulphur content improvement
sábado, 28 de enero de 2012
martes, 3 de enero de 2012
Medellín, único candidato oficial para los Juegos olímpicos de la Juventud en 2018
Con positivismo se presentó el balance de la candidatura de Medellín para la celebración de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Juventud en el 2018.
Alicia Vargas, Directora de la Candidatura por la ciudad, mencionó las posibles ventajas que tendría la capital antioqueña frente a las demás 14 ciudades candidatas.
Medellín ha sido la primera ciudad en exponer inquietudes y conocer requerimientos ante el Comité Olímpico Internacional para la ejecución del certamen orbital.
Andrés Botero, miembro del Comité Olímpico Internacional, manifestó que luego de la reciente reunión en Suiza quedó un panorama claro para la continuidad de candidatura local.
La ejecución de los Olímpicos de la Juventud, que recibirá aproximadamente a 205 países, tendría una inversión de 50 mil millones de pesos destinados a mantenimiento de escenarios, cubrimiento del velódromo, construcción de la Villa Olímpica y logística.
En diciembre se entregará como regalo del primer proceso de la candidatura el Museo de la Fama del deporte.
Alicia Vargas, Directora de la Candidatura por la ciudad, mencionó las posibles ventajas que tendría la capital antioqueña frente a las demás 14 ciudades candidatas.
Medellín ha sido la primera ciudad en exponer inquietudes y conocer requerimientos ante el Comité Olímpico Internacional para la ejecución del certamen orbital.
Andrés Botero, miembro del Comité Olímpico Internacional, manifestó que luego de la reciente reunión en Suiza quedó un panorama claro para la continuidad de candidatura local.
La ejecución de los Olímpicos de la Juventud, que recibirá aproximadamente a 205 países, tendría una inversión de 50 mil millones de pesos destinados a mantenimiento de escenarios, cubrimiento del velódromo, construcción de la Villa Olímpica y logística.
En diciembre se entregará como regalo del primer proceso de la candidatura el Museo de la Fama del deporte.
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