While some Japanese lament the loss of potential ‘benefit’ of hosting the Winter Games, others are breathing a sigh of relief as it’s ‘just not worth it’.
Most of the ones that have turned a profit were American, including Los Angeles in 1984. LA in 1984 didn’t build a lot and put everything they did build into use after the event, mostly college athletics. They also collect sponsors directly rather than depend on the IOC.
Most of the ones that have turned a profit were American, including Los Angeles in 1984. LA in 1984 didn’t build a lot and put everything they did build into use after the event, mostly college athletics. They also collect sponsors directly rather than depend on the IOC.