At about 23: 00 Beijing time (the time difference between Moscow and Beijing is 4 hours, and Beijing is 4 hours earlier than Moscow), the 1 12 meeting of the International Olympic Committee opened at the Moscow National Grand Theatre, amid the Russian national anthem and Olympic carols. Beijing time 13, Moscow is sunny and the outdoor temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. It is decided that the host city meeting of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games will be held in the famous International Trade Center in the center of Moscow. At noon 12, representatives from five bidding cities entered the venue one after another, and at noon 13, the meeting officially started.
The lighting of the conference hall is bright and soft, with tables in the middle and two rows, and an aisle in the middle. Each row of tables is divided into 9 rows, and each row has 8 seats. The tables and chairs are covered with sky-blue table and chair cloth. The five-ring flag of the International Olympic Committee is inserted on the back of the rostrum, and the background is a large photo of Moscow-style buildings. There is a big screen TV hanging on both sides above the podium. When voting, the results of each round of voting will be displayed on the TV screen after electronic counting, and the city with the least votes in each round will be eliminated.
A contest between strength and wisdom
IOC President Samaranch first made a short speech at the conference with a serious face, and then the newly elected IOC members took the oath. 13: 30, Samaranch, as the moderator of the meeting, invited the representative of Osaka delegation to start his speech.
The delegation of Osaka, Japan, all dressed in traditional national costumes, first broadcast a promotional film reflecting Japanese folk customs and scenery. In the film, geisha are dressed in brocade, singing and dancing, carp flags are flying in the wind, groups of cranes fly to the distance with the sunset, and Mount Fuji is crystal clear and beautiful in the forest ... This film is full of color and impact. At the beginning of their presentation, Misayan, a junior high school girl aged 14, played the Olympic anthem on the violin, expressing her desire for the Olympic Games.
Osaka's plan of "Sea Sports Paradise" is undoubtedly fascinating. Mayor Takafumi Inomura talked about the establishment of two artificial islands in Osaka Bay, which are called Olympic Island.
Members of the International Olympic Committee questioned Osaka's traffic and anti-doping principles and how Osaka, which is located in an earthquake-prone area, can ensure the safety of athletes. Osaka answered these questions one by one.
14: 45, Zidane, the world footballer, appeared in front of the presentation stage, which meant the beginning of the presentation of the Paris delegation. This is really an irresistible city. Full of romance. The golden sunshine flows on the blue Seine River, and the summer monsoon caresses the exquisite sculptures for more than a hundred years. Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris and Pompidou Center ... The promotional film in Paris is a perfect miniature art film. Ten minutes, not only let people follow the perspective of a blonde, but also let people feel the "art capital" in all directions. But also through an old man and a child, sports are fully integrated into the daily life of Paris, conveying the message that "sports are everywhere in Paris, and culture and sports are perfectly integrated". Exquisite promotional videos make Paris' statement particularly short.
Most of the members of the Olympic Committee are very familiar with Paris, so the questions raised are very practical. The problems mainly focus on the crowded traffic in Paris, the safety of the whole city, the improvement of accommodation conditions, anti-doping measures and so on. The confident Paris delegation gave positive and clear answers to these questions.
The appearance of the Toronto delegation is simply too bold. At about 16: 00, an Indian native wearing a feather crest, bright orange national costume, long white tassels and bells danced at the venue, while two other indigenous hand drummers were playing and singing. Toronto Indian Chief Soter introduced the members of the delegation. The mayor of Toronto emphasized Toronto's multiculturalism and multiracial integration. In the upcoming Olympic Games, the little girl Morgan will sing a lively and infectious song on behalf of this vibrant city, and many Olympic Committee members will beat and applaud rhythmically with the song.
Finally, members raised five questions, the most acute of which was the cross-examination of the mayor of Toronto's remarks about racial discrimination. Canadian Prime Minister jean chretien explained this, and a member of the African Committee accepted the apology of the Mayor of Toronto.
/kloc-at 0/9 sharp, the Beijing delegation solemnly stepped onto the rostrum of the conference hall. The venue was quiet, but the confidence in the eyes of every member of the delegation made people clearly hear the same voice shouting: "Beijing, yes, here we come again!" "
Chinese Olympic Committee President He introduced the members of the delegation in fluent French. Li Lanqing, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and Vice Premier of the State Council, first made a statement on behalf of the China government. He emphasized that the China government firmly supports Beijing's bid to host the 2008 International Olympic Games, and respects and appreciates the evaluation report of the international Olympic evaluation team. In the past half century, the health level of the people in China has been greatly improved due to the national fitness campaign and other factors. China has become one of the countries with the fastest economic growth in the world. He promised that if there is a surplus in the 2008 Olympic Games, China will set up an Olympic Friendship Foundation to help sports development in developing countries. If there is a deficit, it will be borne by the China government. Subsequently, Yuan Weimin, President of the Chinese Olympic Committee, Liu Qi, Mayor of Beijing, and Lou Dapeng, Sports Director of Beijing Olympic Bid Committee, appeared in turn. As ambassadors for Beijing's Olympic bid, Deng Yaping, Yang Lan and Yang Ling, the shooting champion of Sydney Olympic Games, made exciting speeches.
The smiles on their faces, the deep affection in their words, the majestic Great Wall of Wan Li, the elegant China Kung Fu, and the magnificent gongs and drums in the background propaganda film ... flowing red, flowing yellow and flowing black are the colors of China and Chinese people. Ancient China, with a history of 5,000 years, is like a raging river rushing into the sea. Now is the time to truly belong to China!
After the presentation in Beijing, IOC members began to ask questions for nearly 10 minutes, and eight members * * * put forward 1 1 questions, which forced members of the Beijing delegation to spend nearly 20 minutes defending. These problems are very practical, including pollution control, competition venues, language exchange, anti-doping, transportation, surplus distribution and so on.
After answering all the questions in Beijing, Istanbul, the last city to bid for the Olympic Games, also made a statement.
Beijing has the last laugh.
At 2 1: 50 pm, after a mock vote, at 22: 00, IOC members began to formally vote for the host city of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
Just five minutes later, the first round of voting ended, and Samaranch announced that Osaka was eliminated from the first round of voting. The International Olympic Committee soon began the second round of voting.
After waiting for another five minutes, a member got the statistical voting results and smiled on his face. He sealed the envelope carefully, which means the final result has come out! He stood up and walked to Samaranch. He handed the envelope to President Samaranch. After a brief conversation with him, Samaranch picked up the envelope and walked to the podium. From his face, he couldn't guess which city finally won the honor.