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Old Posted Feb 26, 2021, 4:08 PM
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Originally Posted by esquire View Post
Part of the appeal of going back to Vancouver is that at least a lot of the infrastructure is there from the last time.

That said, the cost of the Olympics has grown to exceed the benefits it delivers IMO. There are probably better ways to spend $15-20 billion than on hosting a two week sports event.
No probably about it.

That being said, the tide has really turned against the IOC. The fact they're trying to lock up candidates a decade in advance is a sign of desperation.

Not too many countries banging down their door these days.
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