The Minister of Sport and Tourism, Sławomir Nitras, during a meeting with the media, presented the idea of organising the summer Olympic Games in Poland as a project to bring a “leap in civilisation.” Various dates have been mentioned in the context of the organisation of the Olympic Games in Poland: 2036 or 2040 and 2044, among others. However, there is now talk of one date - 2040. According to the minister, the event should be held throughout the country, with an emphasis on Warsaw, and investments associated with the games could contribute to the development of infrastructure, communications and environmental protection, as was the case with Euro 2012.
At the moment, it is uncertain whether Poland will host the Games 2040, as the International Olympic Committee has not yet announced a deadline for accepting official applications from candidates.
Are the Olympic Games in Poland realistic at all?
Nitras stressed that the organisation of the Olympics in Poland is feasible, comparing it to the success of Euro 2012. The strategy for preparing for the Games is called “Strategy for the Development of Sports - IO Warsaw 2040,” and it is the first step in the process of organising the IO and includes not only the construction of appropriate infrastructure, but also the promotion of active lifestyles and the development of society. The minister also noted the need to improve the image of Polish sports, which is dominated by football and noted that the largest financial reserves for the organization of the Games could come from the private sector.
The benefits of hosting the Olympic Games:
- Promoting the country internationally and building its image.
- Development of tourism and investment, which boosts the local economy.
- Revitalisation of cities, especially neglected neighbourhoods, and improvement of urban infrastructure.
- Increasing interest in sports and healthy lifestyles among residents.
- Consolidation of society and increased national pride.
Poland in sports:
Poland and Ukraine hosted Euro 2012, in addition, for the first time in history, Poland will host the World Champs in Athletics in Chorzow in 2027. As for this year's Olympic Games in Paris, Poland won ten medals. We won: silver in canoeing by Klaudia Zwolińska, bronze medals for rowers, rowers and Iga Świątek in tennis. Aleksandra Mirosław won gold in time-climbing, and Aleksandra Kałucka won bronze. Natalia Kaczmarek won bronze in the 400 meters. Silver also went to Polish volleyball player and fighter Julia Szeremeta, and the last medal, also silver, was won by Daria Pikulik in track cycling. Interestingly, the 1940 Olympic Games were supposed to be held in Helsinki, but due to the war it did not happen.
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