Quote Originally Posted by bubba
646, as far as I've ever read they never make up the cost of hosting the games. Japan still hasn't recouped the cost of just the facilities from the last time they hosted and I've read no other host city has either. That doesn't count the additional costs in providing transportation, security and the rest of the neccesary expenses.
Well in my mind, I've always somewhat equated hosting the Olympics with hosting the Miss Universe Pageant. It's really just a big commercial for the country to help boost their tourism.