Knickstape1214 wrote:They should not have had the Olympics in Brazil to begin with. Too many problems between security, accommodations, health risks, etc.
I remember reading how some countries are keeping their athletes in hotels because the Olympic Village is in such bad shape.
Well, there are a lot of problems, of course, but IOC is probably less concerned with security in Rio then if the event was being held in Europe or USA, due to terrorism. The army and national forces are everywhere you go. If the Olympics were being held in France right now most of the highly paid athletes wouldn't compete. Also, remember there was a terrorist attack last time USA held the Olympics, Atlanta's 1996... A bombing attack in the middle of the Olympic park that left 100+ people injured. Luckily only two died because a worker found the bomb prior its' explosion and was able to clear some of the people off the area.
I'm not trying to portray the situation as if it's better than it really is but you are buying the sensationalism by the media. The health issue due to pollution is the same crap they pulled against the Olympics in China. They said athletes could've a heart attack while competing due to the polluted air in Beijing. Athletes wont swim in the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, which is polluted. Canoeing and Rowing athletes will have to take precautions but it's what it's. The Olympics is being held in a developing country after all.
Now about athletes staying in hotel rooms, that's false. 99% of the athletes are in the Village. Some apartments didn't pass the hydraulic and electric stress tests. Less than 20% of the 6000+ apartments built but it's a shame. No excuses there. Still, the problems were resolved in 48 hours and Australia moved back immediately.
The 1% of athletes that don't stay at the Olympics Village are the super rich/famous athletes, like the NBA's Dream Team. It's worth to remember that the last time the NBA 'Dream Team' didn't stay in the Village they lost in the semifinals.