00:00In the heart of Paris, beneath the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower and amidst the clamor
00:05of the 2024 Olympic Games preparations, there was another competition taking place, a game
00:11of whispers, discrete negotiations, and behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
00:17Cities and countries from around the globe were subtly vying for the chance to host the
00:212036 Summer Olympics, each with its own unique pitch and quiet confidence.
00:28Istanbul's mayor wandered the historic Seine, the timeless river embodying centuries of
00:32culture and history, mirroring the Bosphorus back home.
00:37He dreamt of showcasing Istanbul's blend of ancient and modern, East and West.
00:43Meanwhile, representatives from Qatar, draped in the elegance of tradition and modernity,
00:49highlighted their impeccable track record.
00:52Over the past decade, Qatar had become synonymous with world-class sporting events, a legacy
00:57they promised would crescendo into an unforgettable Olympics.
01:03On another front, India's vision materialized through powerful voices and influential figures.
01:10The Ambani family, with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, radiated ambition
01:15and financial might.
01:18Their commitment went beyond infrastructure, embedding the spirit of the Olympics within
01:22the heart of a billion people.
01:26In the shadows, Saudi Arabia forged a path of innovation and grandeur.
01:32Their recent Esports Olympic Games hosting deal with the IOC was a testament to their
01:36forward-thinking approach, showing the world that they were ready to blend tradition with
01:40cutting-edge sport for the next decade and beyond.
01:45Far across the seas, Indonesia's discreet yet determined representation painted a picture
01:50of a nation on the rise.
01:53With a population of 280 million and an economy rapidly growing, Indonesia's ambition was
01:59clear, to carve a spot for itself on the global stage and host an Olympics never to be forgotten.
02:06This intricate dance of diplomacy and ambition took place beneath the sparkling lights of
02:11Paris, in quiet corners and luxurious lounges, far from the public eye.
02:17The process run by the IOC had evolved into one that was less about grand campaigns and
02:22more about subtle, direct engagements.
02:26Critics called it opaque, but for the cities involved, it was a new kind of race, one requiring
02:32strategy, relationship-building, and vision.
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