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How to impress the IOC inspection?

How to impress the IOC inspection?

1. What is your plan, how does it differ from others, and what will the Games bring to future generations?

2. Can we believe that you can host the Olympics regardless of who is in power at the national, regional, and local levels in 2012? Do you have financial guarantees, and does the public support the bid at the city and national levels?

3. Can we be sure that you will observe the Olympic Charter and fulfill your commitments as host of the Games? Will any other sporting events interfere with the Olympics?

4. Can you guarantee that Olympians and officials will not encounter difficulties crossing the border?

5. What measures do you intend to take to ensure the Olympics do not harm nature? How clean are your air and drinking water, and will it be sunny during the Games?

6. Are you sure you can afford the Games? Give us guarantees that you can find funds if budget shortfalls arise and that hotel owners will not deliberately raise prices?

7. Which companies will be local sponsors of the Olympics, and can you prevent rights violations? Will you be able to sell all tickets at the stated prices?

8. What is the concept for the construction and location of sports facilities? Are you sure construction will be completed on time? Does the city have the necessary experience in hosting major sporting events?

9. Convince us that you have not forgotten the Paralympics. Will you need additional venues, and how do you plan to adapt existing facilities to the needs of Paralympians?

10. What will the Olympic Village look like? Will the rooms be spacious enough? Will the village have a proper use after the Games?

11. Do you have experience in conducting effective anti-doping tests? In which hospital will athletes, officials, and spectators receive medical care? Will that hospital be up to the task?

12. How will you address the problem of terrorist threats, crime, acts of civil disobedience, and traffic jams? How many medical personnel and law enforcement officers will be ready to help if needed?

13. Are your figures on the total number of hotel rooms in the city realistic? Where will IOC members, journalists, and sponsors stay?

14. How long will it take to travel from one venue to another? How will you solve the transport problem so that Olympic participants do not get stuck in traffic?

15. Can your city's telecommunications infrastructure cope with the needs of the Olympics?

16. How do you intend to meet the needs of the world's press?

17. What format will the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies take? What will the medal ceremonies be like? Will you teach Olympic ideals and principles in schools?