Olympics....in general.

ZebraRampage · 08-23-2004, 10:59 AM

I remember they took the main stadium for track and field and turned it into a new baseball field for the Braves. They could do stuff like that, possibly.

Ace195 · 08-23-2004, 11:19 AM

I'm pretty sure the olympic commite (billion dollar commite) pays for the stadiums to be built and whatnot and the cities that host them get to keep them after the olympics leave so they get a free stadium and whatnot for nothing but upkeep and then you can rent places like that out or turn it into stadiums for your local sports events ect.

Smart

DimHalo · 08-23-2004, 12:44 PM

well, i know that the city does have to pay something because part of the reason for the set backs was because Greece was having trouble raising money.

dropCGCF · 08-23-2004, 01:10 PM

The Olympics attract tourism and crappy worthless merchandise. I don't think it helps countries other than giving them bragging rights.

Fox 6 · 08-23-2004, 01:17 PM

Greece is a very small country, and they have to pay for all the security wich i think is around 4 - 5 millions dollars. They can pay for it but they think other countries should contribute money to help protect thier althletes

mickydaniels · 08-23-2004, 02:04 PM

Well, every city that has hosted the Olympics since 1976 has lost money, and Montreal is still paying back bonds form the '76 games.

MasterMind · 08-23-2004, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mickydaniels

Well, every city that has hosted the Olympics since 1976 has lost money, and Montreal is still paying back bonds form the '76 games.

Thats more of what I was expecting to hear. If you know you're going to lose money, then why bother? I guess it is for the bragging rights?

If the olympic comittee does fund buildings, I could see why countries are more willing to host the games though.