Understanding the Olympic Host City Selection Process

What is the first step in the process for a city to host the Olympics?

• The final vote is conducted by a secret ballot.

• Cities make presentations to the IOC members.

• Cities undergo a ten-month audit.

• Cities express interest and submit detailed bids.

How long is the audit period for shortlisted cities?

• One year

• Eight months

• Ten months

• Six months

What happens to the city with the fewest votes in each round of voting?

• It becomes the host city.

• It is given a chance to revise its bid.

• It is eliminated from the process.

• It receives additional evaluation.

What is the purpose of the secret ballot in the selection process?

• To ensure transparency

• To ensure impartiality and fairness

• To allow public participation

• To speed up the process

What role do Future Host Commissions play in the selection process?

• They manage the Olympic Games.

• They conduct the secret ballot.

• They propose potential hosts to the IOC Executive Board.

• They finalize the host city selection.

Which of the following is a key consideration for the IOC when evaluating bids?

• The city's climate

• The city's historical significance

• The city's ability to accommodate athletes, tourists, and media

• The city's population size

What does the IOC consider regarding a city's plans for the Olympics?

• The city's plans for tourism

• The city's plans for immediate economic gain

• The city's plans for long-term sustainability and positive legacy

• The city's plans for cultural events

Which factors are considered by the IOC when evaluating bids?

• Geopolitical, socio-economic, and environmental factors

• Political, social, and religious factors

• Cultural, historical, and economic factors

• Technological, educational, and health factors

What is the Olympic Agenda 2020?

• A plan for the future of the Olympic Movement

• A set of rules for athletes

• A guideline for evaluating host city bids

• A schedule for the Olympic Games

What is the purpose of the round-robin voting system in the host city selection?

• To ensure each city gets an equal number of votes

• To speed up the selection process

• To eliminate cities with the fewest votes until one remains

• To allow cities to vote for themselves