international olympic committee

Making the Olympics a more Spartan games

In an era of economic austerity, we must revive the idea of a permanent venue for the Olympics, which would also help to de-politicise the games.

As propaganda and branding go, no one holds a candle to the Olympics. But is growing commercialisation protecting or threatening the Olympic spirit?

Finding an uncontroversial host for the Olympics is a tricky business. The games need a permanent site on neutral territory.