Rob's BidBlog Archives - GamesBids.com https://gamesbids.com/eng/category/robs-bidblog/ Your Independent Source Since 1998 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:14:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/gamesbids.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-gblogotranparent.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Rob's BidBlog Archives - GamesBids.com https://gamesbids.com/eng/category/robs-bidblog/ 32 32 90291301 Milano Cortina 2026 closes with a ceremony of understated art and culture, but the next chapter of the Winter Olympics is unclear https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/milano-cortina-2026-closes-with-a-ceremony-of-understated-art-and-culture-but-the-next-chapter-of-the-winter-olympics-is-unclear/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:14:42 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=87619 The cauldrons were extinguished, the flag handed over to French Alps 2030. What does the future look like for the Winter Olympics?

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]]> 87619 Why Italy isn’t finished hosting the Olympics after Milano Cortina 2026 with rings returning in 2028 and maybe in 2030, 2036 https://gamesbids.com/eng/future-olympic-games/why-italy-isnt-finished-hosting-the-olympics-after-milano-cortina-2026-with-rings-returning-in-2028-and-maybe-in-2030-2036/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:35:51 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=87608 A Winter Youth Olympic Games is already set to be staged in Italy in 2028 and a bid by Venice to host the 2036 Summer Games has been proposed

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]]> 87608 These five cities wanted to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, but they had second thoughts – how we got a “widespread Games” instead https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/these-five-cities-wanted-to-host-the-2026-winter-olympics-but-they-had-second-thoughts-how-we-got-a-widespread-games-instead/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:21:26 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=87591 Eight cities wanted to bid for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Seven submitted applications to host the Games. Four cities withdrew from the race before the final vote.

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]]> 87591 Italians offered no apologies at the Opening Ceremony of the ‘widespread’ Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics – instead they owned it https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/italians-offered-no-apologies-at-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-widespread-milano-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-instead-they-owned-it/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:01:45 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=87579 The Opening Ceremony ran simultaneously in four locations with the main proceedings held in Milan’s legendary 75,000 seat San Siro Olympic Stadium and over 400km away a second stage in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Athletes also joined the parade from Livigno and Predazzo.

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]]> 87579 GamesBids.com Top Ten: Olympic Bid Stories of 2025 and More https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/gamesbids-com-top-ten-olympic-bid-stories-of-2025-and-more/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:11:52 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=87502 GamesBids.com presents the 18th annual Top Ten list of Olympic Bid Stories for 2025. Warning: surprises ahead!

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]]> 87502 GamesBids’ Robert Livingstone awarded 3rd place finish at AIPS Sport Media Awards, marking a unique milestone https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/gamesbids-robert-livingstone-awarded-3rd-place-finish-at-aips-sport-media-awards-marking-a-unique-milestone/ Thu, 15 May 2025 15:28:53 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=87233 The story about sports politics and possible corruption surrounding cricket at the LA 2028 Olympics caught the attention of the 12 jurors who evaluated more than 2,065 entries from 136 nations across all categories, earning a podium finish for the first time in the Best Column category.

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]]> 87233 GamesBids.com Top Ten: Olympic Bid Stories of 2024 and More https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/gamesbids-com-top-ten-olympic-bid-stories-of-2024-and-more/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:16:02 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=86998 GamesBids.com presents the seventeenth annual Top Ten list of Olympic Bid Stories for 2024. Warning: surprises ahead!

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]]> 86998 Moving Olympic cricket from Los Angeles to New York gives us rare window into what’s really going on behind the scenes. What you need to know. https://gamesbids.com/eng/olympic-sports-bids/moving-olympic-cricket-from-los-angeles-to-new-york-gives-us-rare-window-into-whats-really-going-on-behind-the-scenes-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:59:47 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=86898 LA 28 chair acquired leading cricket talent agency on the same week the sport was officially added to Olympic program; Indian billionaire controls possible venue to host Olympic cricket... and much more.

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]]> 86898 Dear LA 2028: Will you please reconsider bringing breaking back to the Olympics? https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/dear-la-2028-will-you-please-reconsider-bringing-breaking-back-to-the-olympics/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:32:15 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=86578 An open letter. I know you've already made up your mind. I know the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already set and sealed the sports that will be staged in 2028. But just in case there is any wiggle room at all, please consider this.

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]]> 86578 After Paris 2024: What’s next for the Olympic Games? https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/after-paris-2024-whats-next-for-the-olympic-games/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:39:13 +0000 https://gamesbids.com/eng/?p=86566 Some things will be a bit different when the Summer Games return to the United States for the first time since Atlanta 1996, others will remain the same. Breaking will be out.

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