IG is reporting that “Moscow has offered to play host to the 2011 World Gymnastics Championships, in case the FIG decides to move the competition from Tokyo“.
The 2011 Figure Skating World Championships, scheduled for Tokyo, were moved to Moscow in April.
On Aunt Joyce commenters joked about Vladamir Putin BUYING Worlds. How could the ISU refuse when he offered to cover all costs of staging the event?
Several countries, including Canada, Italy, Finland and the United States, had also submitted bids.
When FIG decides in May whether or not to keep Worlds in Tokyo, … I wonder if Russia will have offered to cover all costs for moving them to Moscow?
… having Worlds in Russia would certainly improve the Russian team’s chances to dominate in 2011 the way they did in 2010.
Personally I hope the radiation danger is brought under control in Japan. And that Worlds stays in Tokyo.
Update: Boston would be interested in hosting, … if the dates can be changed. (unlikely)
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