Olympic host cities take on enormous financial risks in hopes of economic and cultural rewards. Tokyo 1964 was the ultimate triumph, but Paris 2024 may find it harder to justify the expense.
For me the Olympics are state sponsored cheating. A propaganda tool for the likes of Russia and China. Why would any country or even city want to be the host for that.
Just finished now thanks. Sports should drop the nationalism that goes with the Olympics. I love sports but taken too seriouse like "your nation depends on you" they can be damaging. Even the level of professionalism that has gotten to children's sports is pushiung kids out that can't afford it or just want some fun without the over the top competativeness out of sports.
For me the Olympics are state sponsored cheating. A propaganda tool for the likes of Russia and China. Why would any country or even city want to be the host for that.
Have you seen PBS' Doping for Gold? This was a fascinating documentary on the Soviet doping specifically: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/doping-for-gold-about-the-episode/7196/
Just finished now thanks. Sports should drop the nationalism that goes with the Olympics. I love sports but taken too seriouse like "your nation depends on you" they can be damaging. Even the level of professionalism that has gotten to children's sports is pushiung kids out that can't afford it or just want some fun without the over the top competativeness out of sports.
Madrid also spent tons of money on two consecutive bids -- probably in line with Chicago.
I did not vet this, but seems relevant - https://genuineimpact.substack.com/p/paris-olympics-kick-off-can-france?utm_source=publication-search