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The IOC selects cities, not countries, as hosts. So, whichever city the country falls in doesn't really come into play. This is why the US has an Olympic city every decade.
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Why were the olympic games given to cities and not countries?
because some countries have more major cities that could host than others
Why are most olympic games in more economicly developed countries?
Because only the more economically developed countries can afford to host the games. It takes millions upon millions of dollars to build the stadiums, fields, stands, athlete housing facilities etc. Undeveloped countries could not afford to host the olympics. As it is the debt for these countries after the games is astronomical.
When is RSA going to host the olympic games?
South Africa had considered submitting an application to host the 2020 Olympic games in the city of Durban, but withdrew citing more pressing development needs of the people.
What was the total cost to produce and host the 2004 Olympic Games?
More then you're worth.
How many countries currently participate in the winter olympic games?
80 countries and 2 territories participated in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. More countries compete in the Summer Olympics than Winter.
When did African countries besides South Africa compete in the Olympic Games?
South Africa and Egypt have been participants since the first modern olympic games. From 1936 onwards, more African countries like Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia etc entered into the Olympic games
What would happen if the commonwealth games became more popular than the Olympic games?
This is unlikely to happen as the Commonwealth games are limited to countries from the British Commonwealth and are therefore a lot smaller than the Olympic Games.
Why do richer countries win more medals at the Olympic games than poorer ones?
The richer countries have better sporting programs.
Why has Europe had more summer Olympic games than other continent?
Olympic game host cities are allocated based on the merits of the application and how recently the nation has hosted a games. That is to say, a city will not be allocated a games if the country that it is in has recently hosted a games. Since the allocation is based on country and not continent, the fact that European countries have hosted more is of little relevance. A simple factor may be that Europe has more countries with a suitable climate and the capacity to host a game than any other continent.
How many countries were represented in the 2008 Summer Olympics?
A TOTAL OF 205 COUNTRIES, 3 MORE THAN AT THE ATHENS OLYMPIC GAMES IN 2004
When was Olympics in Colorado?
No Olympic Games were ever hosted in Colorado. Colorado - more specifically, Colorado Springs - actually rejectedproposals to host the Olympics.
Which country will host summer olympic 2016?
According to the official Olympics website, the 2016 Summer Olympic games will be held August 5 - 21 in Rio de Janeiro, which is the second largest city in the South American country of Brazil. Looking for more information on the Olympics or Brazil? Contact a librarian at your local public library! It's free!
