Becoming an Olympic host city was long considered a crowning
achievement. That is no longer the case as voters reject
shouldering the considerable expense involved. Most recently,
voters in Calgary, Canada, said no to the 2026 Winter Games,
joining Sapporo, Japan; Graz, Austria; Sion, Switzerland; and
Erzurum, Turkey. What are the primary benefits for a
country to invest resources to host international sporting
competitions?Explain why these cities have rejected hosting the
Games?
Thanks!