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An Olympian challenge
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Fuelling discontent
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An Olympian challenge
FOR THOSE WHO
have been asleep, Brazil is due to host
theWorld Cup next year and the Olympics in 2016. Building
work for both events is well under way, with refurbished and
new stadia waiting to show off their combined splendour.
Recently, stunning plans for the Olympic Park were unveiled,
inspired by the same British designers whomade the London
Olympics such a resounding success, and last year, a media
contingent was sent to São Paulo to view the building of a
new stadium in that city.
However, protests have erupted around both events, with
demonstrators particularly critical of the billions in public
financing being used to renovate and build stadia, arguing
that a larger percentage of the country’s budget should
be spent on improving infrastructure, transportation,
schools and hospitals.
(Sound familiar?)
The difference is,
that President Dilma Rousseff has proposed $25-billion in
new spending on the country’s infrastructure and met with
some of the protest leaders about their concerns.
After residents were moved 500m down the road to make
way for the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s Mayor,
Eduardo Paes, was quoted as saying that residents were in
“a much better place” in their new situation, but word is,
that the property that they vacated will be sold off to the
private sector once the event is over.
Well, at least they won’t have land standing vacant, with
weeds pushing their way through the paving stones years
down the line, I say…
So, on that sporting note, be informed and enjoy the read!
Seems that South Africans were not alone in
questioning the viability of hosting the Soccer
World Cup and the Olympics…
Artist impression:
Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park will be
located next to the water's edge in the Barra area of the
city. The park will be built on the former Brazilian grand prix
track in a striking triangular layout spread over 300 acres.
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