Premature explosions near a police station in Kalithea (south of Athens, Greece) pointed some to the rampant escalation of deadlines Greek construction companies are facing in the led up to the Athens Olympics. Others were concerned that the celebrations for the mark of 100 days until the start of the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad would rob the spotlight from security and terrorism surrounding the games and athletes.
Pouncing to conclusions, security and intelligence forces started drawing lines and pointed fingers toward terrorists as the source of the uproar. Clearly working to full effect, two committees have so far gone under the radar in relation to the actions of a few dislodged chunks of concrete and cement.
The International Olympic Committee recently secured an insurance policy against the games. Failing the delivery of such, they would surely be expecting a hefty payout. An insurance policy that was kiboshed as ludicrous from the Athens Olympic Committee as a sign of absent confidence in their schedule and ability to host. Another mover in the bodybag count, the Australian Olympic Committee. Greatly honoured by being noted as having hosted "the best games ever" they may be out to make sure that that claim remains true for as long as possible. By any means possible.
Written on Wednesday, 5 May 2004