Do you think that the UK is genuinely capable of the 2012 Olympics?

Question

I didn't have any thumbs up or down when I added this, so I think its ok to do so.

AFTER THE FIASCO OF WEMBLEY?

Answer 1

not if wembley is anything to go by.

Answer 2

I was surprised when London was awarded the Olympics in 2012. I honestly thought that Paris had it in the bag. Anyway, I reckon the UK is more that capable to host the 2012 Olympics. London has already hosted the Olympics twice before (in 1908 - which was well organised despite some desputes by the various nations and in 1948). It is about time that London be given a chance to host it post WWII. The UK (Manchester) have hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002 with great success which resulted in the 'catalyst for the widespread regeneration and development of the city, and bolstered the city's reputation as an "up and coming" European and World City'. London 2012 would likely have the same effect on London.

Answer 3

honestly I'll be surprised if it will all be ready by then. if the new Wembley stadium is anything to go by it's going to be a fiasco. The sad thing is that in the end the rest of England (who have no interest in it) will have to pay for it. It will only benefit London at the end of the day. I'm sorry to be so pessimistic but it's the millennium dome all over again. Another political disaster no one wants.

Answer 4

Yes, of course! I'm sure people were saying exactly the same before all other olympic games in recent years - but everyone else managed to get things ready in time. Why shouldn't we? Apart from anything else it would be politically impossible for it to all go wrong - so they will just throw money at it if they have to.

Answer 5

Yes I go to England every year. T5 is coming along good and two British Airlines to pick from Virgin Atleantic and Brtish Airways.

I am excited I can drive in 2012, 17 years old, plus my aunt will give my first class tickets their for me and a friend.

Answer 6

Don't believe all the negative hype - this is all from people who like getting their names noticed. There is a phenomenal amount of planning and design work being done at this very moment, including railway and road extensions, and it will regenerate a very run down part of London as well as being a huge sporting success (and maybe we will get lots of gold medals too). We will be very proud of the achievement when we look back on it.

Answer 7

Yes, I think Manchester handled the Commonwealth Games brilliantly and I think with the right people, the public behind it across the UK and the extra investment from the national lotter we can do it

whether we will win any medals is another entirely

Answer 8

Given the traffic problems in normal circumstances and the congestion issues I would have to say no.

The might have the money and resources to provide the infrastructure but I just cant see it coping with such a big increase in visitors.

Answer 9

Yes - we have the money, resources and time.
Why would we not be able to?

Many problems such as trafic are being overcome by new rail links. London is also very keen to do a good job, we are not going to upset people.

Answer 10

i dont know for sure, it depends how its run,

if its all built they way t5 at heathrow has been then yes, thats a mervel to go and watch being built that place,

but if the same method as wembly is used then no!

also, Ken L might have banned running by then due to the amount of co2 produced and all the machines being used to build it might have to run on water from the thames!

Answer 11

Nope! I think the transport in London is appalling and the government needs to sort out transporting its own people before it attempts to transport millions of Olympic fans as well.