(ATR)The first-ever European Games are underway in Baku, drawing a smaller number of spectators than expected.
In other news, Boston 2024 is prepping its anticipated revised bid plan, slated to be revealed on June 30.
In this Sunday edition of ATRadio,Around the Ringsrecaps reaction to the opening of Baku 2015 and one expert's take on Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympics.
ATR spoke with Keith Gilbert this week who can tell the bid race will be an uphill battle for the city.
Gilbert, an emeritus professor from the University of East London, has a background filled with experience working with Olympic Games.
The city of Boston is in competition for the 2024 Olympics with Budapest, Hamburg, Paris and Rome.
Boston and Hamburg have both planned for public referendums. Citizens of Hamburg will vote this November and Bostonians will vote on the bid in November of next year.
The IOC has set a Sept. 15 deadline for 2024 bid applications. The host city vote is slated for the IOC Session in Lima, Peru in 2017.
Listen for an upcoming edition of ATRadio this week featuring an interview with Mark England, Team GB's chef de mission for the Baku 2015 European Games.
Written and produced byNicole Bennett
Photos: Getty Images
Sound:Baku 2015 European Games YouTube channel
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