Unbelievable Costs Attached to Construction of 2022 Qatar World Cup Stadiums

When it was announced that Qatar was to be the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup there was much to be said around the issue. The sovereign Arab state is not usually known for its prevalence in the world of international football. One thing they are well known for is the extreme temperatures that are reached throughout the year, which begs the question whether they were the most appropriate choice for the honour, ousting competitors USA, Australia, Japan and Korea. However, most of the doubts that enthusiasts for the game may have had before might now be quashed after they see the plans for the Qatar stadiums. Work shoes will be hitting the designated sites this year to commence construction.

Brazil FIFA World Cup Stadium Construction on Schedule

The construction of the Brazil World Cup stadiums are on schedule, that is according to FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke after his visit to sites ahead of the 2013 Confederation Cup and the Brazil FIFA World Cup. Valke recently completed a three day trip to inspect the construction in various host cities, and to discuss preparations with Brazilian organisers.

After a board meeting of the local organizing committee in Rio de Janeiro, Valke stated that his greatest source of satisfaction was that the events were getting closer. After seeing the progress of the work in Cuiaba and Manaus, two host cities of the Brazil World Cup, he was convinced that progress was going to plan; workers in hi vis vests, engineers and officials have worked hard to reach these impressive results. The only Brazil World Cup host city that needs more work is Recife, which is also the host of the Confederations Cup next year. However, FIFA official will continue to monitor the progress closely. The deadline for Recife as well as Salvador is set for November. The Confederations Cup, the warm up tournament for the Brazil World Cup, will also be hosted by Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Recife and Fortaleza.

Brazil Marks Olympics 2016 Countdown with 3D Image Display on Thames

Last Monday night, spectators along the Thames River in London were treated to a feast of colour and visual delight. The host country Brazil of the Rio Olympics 2016 made its selection known to the people of London, and put on a dazzling display of projected images onto the Thames River. The display effectively marked the countdown to the Rio Olympics and is part of a campaign to draw the world to Rio for both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Olympic flame made its way to the capital on a London river cruise, but its next journey will see it crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Brazil Olympics Creating Valuable UK Ties and Investment Opportunities

Now that the curtain has been drawn closed on the London 2012 Olympics, all eyes are now on Brazil, who is set to host the world’s greatest sporting event in 2016. Behind the success of the Brazilian Olympics team, business representatives from Brazil were also flexing their muscles in London, making valuable ties and connections with the British professionals and technicians who helped make London 2012 a success, from workers in Dickies coveralls to sports scientists in laboratory coats.

Over the sixteen days of the Olympics, politicians and business leaders from Brazil and the United Kingdom were regularly meeting to discuss sports business ties. For Brazil, these talks were geared towards gaining invaluable knowledge about preparing for a successful Brazil 2016 Olympic Games. On the same token, Britain is eager to lend expertise in exchange for investment opportunities in various sectors, ranging from construction to health medicine. The UK is already the fourth largest investor in Brazil, growing a massive 23% in 2010 and a further 9% in 2011. The Brazil 2016 Olympics, not to mention the FIFA world cup in 2014, will work together to further bolster investment.

More Olympic Games Excitement; Garcia And Johnson Tee Off On The Thames

The London 2012 Olympic Games

The London 2012 Olympic Games have officially started today and the city is teeming with spirit and excitement. To kick off, or shall I say to tee off celebrations, two heavy weight golfers, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson joined in the celebrations and teed off a floating platform in an attempt to hit a hole in one on a floating target in the River Thames in London.

Golfing Heavyweights

The golfer’s difficult swing was in celebration of golf being included for the first time in 100 years, in the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro. The famous golfing pair just added to the excitement that is running through the city due to the London Olympic Games and many spectators, golfing enthusiasts and people enjoying a party boat on the River Thames, cheered the golfers on. The successful golfers just finished participating in the Open tournament and tried out their sea legs and golfing skills on the iconic River Thames. Both of the golfers found the shot relatively hard with Garcia saying, ‘Courses usually don’t move this much, but it’s definitely going to be fun.’ Johnson didn’t find it all that much fun though, as he watched a number of shots bounce of the platform and into the river.

Olympic Water Courses Given Clean Bill of Health

The Olympic water courses for the London 2012 games have been certified as being fit for the various competitions in terms of water safety levels, according to Europe’s environmental watchdog. Apart from the designated Olympic water courses, a large majority of UK bathing waters were classified as ‘good and sufficient’ and ‘excellent’ making Great Britain an excellent destination for swimming and other water sports.

Two Malta Crews to Compete in 2012 Rolex Giraglia Cup

Two Maltese boats and crews who achieved outstanding performance at the 2011 Rolex Middle Sea Race will be competing in the 2012 Rolex Giraglia Cup in the hope of achieving similar or better results. The two J-22 Cruiser Racers, the ultimate 41 foot sailboat for serious sailors, named Artie and Otra Vez, came first and third in the Rolex Middle Sea Race respectively. The Rolex Middle Sea Race was co-founded by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and is well-known throughout Malta and the World, from Comino to Sydney.

The Rolex Giraglia Cup is one of the most prestigious offshore tests in Europe and attracts experienced crews from all over the continent. The 2012 race is the 60th edition and includes a prologue race from Sanmero to Saint Tropez on the 8th June, followed by the main race from Saint Tropez through La Giraglia to Sanremo in Italy on the 13th June. If you’re a fan of sailing, be sure no to miss the Rolex Giraglia Cup dates.