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Hosting the Olympics has become financially untenable, economists say (edition.cnn.com)
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[–] Oni_eyes@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Maybe even hold the different sets of events in their most suitable months so it's not just one smorgasbord but bite sized world competitions.

[–] WaterSword@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I think what you’re describing is just the individual disciplines world cups. Having them all at diferent times would tank viewership for the less well known sports. Some smaller sports only get broadcast time on bug channels because they are in the olympics.

[–] Oni_eyes@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

That's a fair point. Maybe bundle a lesser known sport with the really popular ones and alternate showing so that you can have rest and review periods for both?

[–] BruceTwarzen@lemm.ee -1 points 1 month ago

These are the spirts no one cares about: ah okay cool, got it. Why exactly are they in the Olympics then? Dunno.

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

I can see that the whole 'Olympic Village' thing where all the athletes get together in one place is a big deal.

I'd go for one location to be reused.