Olympics Coming To OKC

[DavidMcmillan]

Just announced that OKC will be the site for the 2028 Olympic events of softball and some canoe event. That's a nice boost for the city and state.

 

[Profreedomokie]

I didn't hear that it was a done deal yet. I'll believe when they throw out the first pitch.

 

[1911DA]

More tax payer money up in smoke

 

[dennishoddy]

More tax payer money up in smoke

Not sure. Most cities that have had Olympic games or satellite games build facilities that remain tourist attractions.
Not sure what year the winter Olympics were held in Vancouver British Columbia, but the epicenter of that facility is still there and attracts millions of people annually.
It could be a good thing for OKC.
I'm surprised the rowing competitions won't be held there.

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Any topic...Have to have all the negative comments. We sound like the snowflakes we used to hate.....

 

[Ryan500L]

Not sure. Most cities that have had Olympic games or satellite games build facilities that remain tourist attractions.
Not sure what year the winter Olympics were held in Vancouver British Columbia, but the epicenter of that facility is still there and attracts millions of people annually.
It could be a good thing for OKC.
I'm surprised the rowing competitions won't be held there.

They will have to either build a new softball stadium or spend millions on renovations all tax payer funded. Just watch

 

[AKmoose]

They will have to either build a new softball stadium or spend millions on renovations all tax payer funded. Just watch

The Pottawatomies are adding to thier ballpark at 177 and Hardesty Rd by the new motel and casino. Ballpark is going to be HUUUUGE! Might have an in with the Olympic commitee?

 

[red dirt shootist]

Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.

 

[Buddhaman]

Not sure. Most cities that have had Olympic games or satellite games build facilities that remain tourist attractions.
Not sure what year the winter Olympics were held in Vancouver British Columbia, but the epicenter of that facility is still there and attracts millions of people annually.
It could be a good thing for OKC.
I'm surprised the rowing competitions won't be held there.

I row for our corporate team and spoke with the Riversport coordinator about the Olympics. They would need to redo the bridges over the river to have open water for the whole race.

 

[trekrok]

Any topic...Have to have all the negative comments. We sound like the snowflakes we used to hate.....

You know it's a discussion board, right?

You define a snowflake as someone who posts something not supportive of your belief?

It seems to me the snowflake is the person who is troubled by someone's comment that doesn't properly support their narrative.