Bids for the 2018 Summer Olympics

Bids for the 2018 Summer Olympics was a bidding process to choose the host of the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Five cities from Mapperdonia took part of the process. The process was divided in two parts: shortlisting and public election. 
The Olympic bidding process began with the submission of a city's application to the Mapperdonian Olympic Committee (MOC). Once the city was accepted as candidate city, it would have to go through the shortlisting. Four candidate cities made through the shortlisting and qualified to the public election. These three cities were Los Angeles, Cologne and Toronto.
The winner of the public election was revealed on April 15th. Los Angeles won the public election by 10 votes and won the process.
== Bidding process ==
The Olympic bidding process begins with the submission of a city's application to the Mapperdonian Olympic Committee (MOC) by its National Olympic Committee (NOC) and ends with the election of the host city by the members of the Mapperdonia.
Since 2017, the process has consisted of two phases. During the first phase, which begins immediately after the bid submission deadline, the "applicant cities" are required to cover themes of importance to a successful Games organisation. This information allows the MOC to analyse the cities' hosting capacities and the strengths and weaknesses of their plans. The MOC Executive Board selects the cities that are qualified to proceed to the next phase.
In the second phase, the cities are referred to as "candidate cities". The MOC Session in which a host city is elected takes place in a country that did not submit an application to stage the Olympics. The election is made by the active users of Mapperdonia, each possessing one vote. The candidate city with most votes wins.
=== Evaluation of applicant cities ===
The deadline to submit applications for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games was on 16 March 2018. The MOC gave a weighted-average score to each city based on the scores obtained in eleven themes: political and social support, general infrastructure, sports venues, Olympic Village, environment, accommodation, transport, security, past experience, finance, and legacy. Three applicant cities with the largest scores were considered capable of hosting the Games and qualified to the next phase. These bids were Los Angeles, Cologne and Toronto.
Table of scores given by the MOC Working GroupTable of scores given by the MOC Working Group
Criteria 	Los Angeles 	Los Angeles 	Lyon 	Lyon 	Cologne	Cologne	Istanbul	Istanbul	Toronto	Toronto
Criteria 	border|23px WER	border|23px WER	AST 	AST 	RHI 	RHI 	ALT 	ALT 	HFE 	HFE
Criteria 	Min 	Max 	Min 	Max 	Min 	Max 	Min 	Max 	Min 	Max
Games concept and venues 	9.5 	10.0 	8.0 	10.0 	8.0 	10.0 	2.0 	8.5 	8.5 	9.5
Olympic Village(s) 	10.0 	10.0 	9.5 	10.0 	8.5 	10.0 	6.0 	9.0 	9.0 	9.5
Int'l Broadcast Centre(s) 	8.0 	9.0 	7.5 	8.5 	8.0 	9.5 	4.0 	8.5 	8.0 	9.5
Sports experience 	8.0 	9.0 	8.0 	8.5 	8.0 	10.0 	8.0 	8.5 	8.0 	8.5
Environment and meteorology 	7.5 	8.0 	8.5 	9.5 	8.5 	9.5 	7.5 	8.5 	9.0 	9.5
Accommodation 	8.5 	9.5 	7.0 	9.0 	8.0 	9.5 	7.5 	8.5 	8.0 	9.0
Transport 	7.0 	10.0 	7.5 	8.5 	7.5 	9.5 	6.5 	9.0 	7.0 	9.0
Medical services and doping 	8.0 	10.0 	6.0 	9.0 	8.5 	10.0 	6.0 	7.5 	8.0 	8.5
Safety and security 	7.5 	9.0 	6.5 	9.0 	8.5 	9.0 	5.0 	7.0 	8.0 	9.0
Telecommunications 	8.0 	9.0 	7.5 	8.5 	7.5 	9.0 	7.0 	8.0 	7.5 	8.5
Energy 	9.0 	9.5 	8.0 	9.5 	8.0 	9.5 	7.0 	8.5 	7.5 	8.5
Legal aspects 	9.0 	9.5 	8.5 	9.5 	8.5 	10.0 	6.5 	8.5 	7.5 	8.5
Government and public support	9.5 	10.0 	9.0 	10.0 	9.0 	10.0 	7.5 	9.0 	9.0 	10.0
Finance and marketing 	8.0 	10.0 	7.5 	10.0 	9.0 	10.0 	8.5 	9.0 	9.5 	9.5
TOTAL AVERAGE 	124.25 	124.25 	120.38	120.38	123.38 	123.38 	107.25 	107.25 	120.75 	120.75
=== Final selection process ===
The selection of the hosting city for the 2018 Summer Olympics took place in the 3rd MOC Session. The session was be held in , , United Great Lakes. Prime Minister Adam Wilson was the guest of honour and officially opened the session.
The election began on March 25th and ended on April 14th. A total of 23 votes were received. Los Angeles won the election by ten votes, followed Cologne by nine votes. Toronto received four votes. Los Angeles was formally announced as the winner by Pierre Fouquerau, the President of the Mapperdonian Olympic Committee.
2018 Host City Election – Results
City 	Country (NOC) 	Votes	Percent
Los Angeles	Western Republic 	10 	43.5%
Cologne 	Rhinea 	9 	39.1%
 	Hudson Federation	4 	17.4%
== Bidding cities overview ==
=== Candidate cities ===
Logo	City 	Country 	Slogan 	Stadium 	Broadcaster
 	Los Angeles 	border|27px Western Republic 	Soar Higher 	 	27px WBC
 	On January 24, 2018, the Western Republic announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Los Angeles was chosen as the city the Western Republic would bid to host the games.	On January 24, 2018, the Western Republic announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Los Angeles was chosen as the city the Western Republic would bid to host the games.	On January 24, 2018, the Western Republic announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Los Angeles was chosen as the city the Western Republic would bid to host the games.	On January 24, 2018, the Western Republic announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Los Angeles was chosen as the city the Western Republic would bid to host the games.	On January 24, 2018, the Western Republic announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Los Angeles was chosen as the city the Western Republic would bid to host the games.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	Cologne 	Rhinea 	Inspire The World 	 	RSF
 	On March 10th, the Rhinean Olympic Commitee (ROC) announced that Cologne will run for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. 	On March 10th, the Rhinean Olympic Commitee (ROC) announced that Cologne will run for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. 	On March 10th, the Rhinean Olympic Commitee (ROC) announced that Cologne will run for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. 	On March 10th, the Rhinean Olympic Commitee (ROC) announced that Cologne will run for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. 	On March 10th, the Rhinean Olympic Commitee (ROC) announced that Cologne will run for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Hudson Federation 	Plus Altius 	 	HBC
 	On March 10th, 2018, the Hudson Federation announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Toronto was chosen as the city the Hudson Federation would bid to host the games. 	On March 10th, 2018, the Hudson Federation announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Toronto was chosen as the city the Hudson Federation would bid to host the games. 	On March 10th, 2018, the Hudson Federation announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Toronto was chosen as the city the Hudson Federation would bid to host the games. 	On March 10th, 2018, the Hudson Federation announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Toronto was chosen as the city the Hudson Federation would bid to host the games. 	On March 10th, 2018, the Hudson Federation announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Mapperdonian Olympic Games. Toronto was chosen as the city the Hudson Federation would bid to host the games.
 	 	 	 	 	
=== Applicant cities ===
Logo	City 	Country 	Slogan 	Stadium 	Broadcaster
 	 	Austranland 	Realize the incredible 	 	ATV
 	The Lyon bid for the 2018 Mapperdonian Summer Olympics. Lyon formally announced its intention to bid on 31 January 2018. This City was choose from different city of Austranland. The bid did not qualify to the second phase. 	The Lyon bid for the 2018 Mapperdonian Summer Olympics. Lyon formally announced its intention to bid on 31 January 2018. This City was choose from different city of Austranland. The bid did not qualify to the second phase. 	The Lyon bid for the 2018 Mapperdonian Summer Olympics. Lyon formally announced its intention to bid on 31 January 2018. This City was choose from different city of Austranland. The bid did not qualify to the second phase. 	The Lyon bid for the 2018 Mapperdonian Summer Olympics. Lyon formally announced its intention to bid on 31 January 2018. This City was choose from different city of Austranland. The bid did not qualify to the second phase. 	The Lyon bid for the 2018 Mapperdonian Summer Olympics. Lyon formally announced its intention to bid on 31 January 2018. This City was choose from different city of Austranland. The bid did not qualify to the second phase.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Alatia 	Ignite Your Lights 	 	ABN
 	On February 3rd, the National Alatian Olympic Committee (NAOC) announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. After an intense battle between Thessalone and Istanbul, the latter was chosen as the city Alatia would bid to host the games. The bid did not qualify to the second phase.	On February 3rd, the National Alatian Olympic Committee (NAOC) announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. After an intense battle between Thessalone and Istanbul, the latter was chosen as the city Alatia would bid to host the games. The bid did not qualify to the second phase.	On February 3rd, the National Alatian Olympic Committee (NAOC) announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. After an intense battle between Thessalone and Istanbul, the latter was chosen as the city Alatia would bid to host the games. The bid did not qualify to the second phase.	On February 3rd, the National Alatian Olympic Committee (NAOC) announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. After an intense battle between Thessalone and Istanbul, the latter was chosen as the city Alatia would bid to host the games. The bid did not qualify to the second phase.	On February 3rd, the National Alatian Olympic Committee (NAOC) announced that it would be bidding for the 2018 Summer Olympic Games. After an intense battle between Thessalone and Istanbul, the latter was chosen as the city Alatia would bid to host the games. The bid did not qualify to the second phase.
 	 	 	 	 	
== Potential bids which did not go to application ==
The following cities showed interest to take part in the bidding process:
* Makassarhttp://thefutureofeuropes.wikia.com/wiki/Makassar_bid_for_the_2018_Summer_Olympics
* Glasgowhttp://thefutureofeuropes.wikia.com/wiki/Mapperdonian_Olympic_Games#comm-469834
== References ==
Category:Mapperdonian Olympics
Category:Events