breaking any rules but they (Qatar Olympic Committee) are going against the spirit of the rules.
The main reason London was awarded the Olympics ahead of Paris was their commitment to foster youth participation in sport prior to the Games. Now, if Qatar have to go against the Olympic spirit just to take part in the majority of events, what do you conclude the IOC are going to think about their Olympic bid? I know it's 9yrs away but the decision will be made in two and Qatar better have some plan to present to the IOC - and quick! IMHO
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.
breaking any rules but they (Qatar Olympic Committee) are going against the spirit of the rules.
The main reason London was awarded the Olympics ahead of Paris was their commitment to foster youth participation in sport prior to the Games. Now, if Qatar have to go against the Olympic spirit just to take part in the majority of events, what do you conclude the IOC are going to think about their Olympic bid? I know it's 9yrs away but the decision will be made in two and Qatar better have some plan to present to the IOC - and quick! IMHO
I don't go to mythical places with strange men.
-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.