For the first time in years, the Olympic Games will be held in a developing country in South America – Brazil. Consequently, we will have to spend about 25 billion in the infrastructure needed for the games. Besides that, a great deal of problems like public transportion, violence, lack of rooms in hotels and many others will have to be solved in seven years.
People should remember that the 2014 Soccer World Cup will also take place here, causing expenditures that could triple in a few more millions or billions depending on the situation of Brazilian stadiums.
Many Brazilians think seven years is enough time to make all necessary changes to host games of this level. On the other hand, many critiques concerning the Brazilian Olympic bid are very relevant: lack of a consistent public policy directed to sports in the country, and the need for profound structural changes in Brazilian sport organization.
We just hope the changes to come are better than the 'portuglish' translations on the signs :D
R.
