Beijing to Keep Tokyo from Hosting the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?

Tokyo is on the short list of the four remaining cities who want to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

The other cities are:

1. Madrid – aims to bring the Games back to Europe just four years after London 2012.

2. Chicago – wanting to bring the Games back to North America for the first time in 20 years – 1996 Atlanta was the last time.

3. Rio de Janiro – Hopes to be the first host city in South America ever. Aren't there a few colors missing here?

Tokyo has hosted the Games in 1964 and received the best marks by the IOC in this evaluation report. Howevere, the Games in Tokyo would be the second time in eight years for Asia. Beijing has the Games this year.

Rio de Janiro might be considered the sentimental favorite. Chicago will most likely make the most money to help build up the Olympic coffers for years to come. 

Eliminated cities were Doha, Qatar; Prague, Czech Republic, and Baku, Azerbaijan.

The winner will be decided on Oct. 2, 2009.

Who's your favorite? 

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