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Since 1984, NO Olympic games has every made a profit. Therefore, it is a losing money just to host it. The money is not a complete lost for the rich countries because they get international fame. Poor countries are not good candidate cities because 1) No tourist likes a poor; dirty area 2) they don't already have the land to build the stadium 3) they have to deal with other political problems before even having time to consider the Olympic games.
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How many times have the Olympic Games been held in Rome?
Rome has hosted the Olympic Games only once. That was in 1960.
What were the only years that the Olympic Games were not held?
1916, 1940, 1944
Which Olympic games are held only for people with mental disabilities?
Paralympic games.
Which event was the only one held at the ancient Olympic Games?
Stadion or ("Stade")
Is there a summer and a winter olympic torch?
No, there is not a summer and a winter olympic torch. There is only one torch. At the first olympic games ever held, the torch was lit, and it will never go out, so it just gets passed on to all of the olympic games that are held.
Who organized the very first Olympic games?
Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens. A Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin initiated the revival of these ancient games. Only 14 countries participated and approximately 241 male athletes competed.
Difference between Commonwealth games Olympic games and Asian games?
The differences are the Olympic Games are open to all 201 countries that are members of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), the Commonwealth Games are only open to countries under the British monarchy and the Asian Games are exclusive to the Asian Continent and it's countries.
Where were the 1947 Olympics?
There were no Olympic games held in 1947. Today, games are only held in even-numbered years, and until the late 20th century they were only held in years that are divisible by 4.
How many countries attended the beijing olympic games?
Around 204 countries attended the olympic games 2008 and only half of them even got gold. 3 didn't attend.
Were the winter games the only olympic games held in Australia?
The Winter Olympics have never been held in Australia. To date, only the Summer Olympics have been held in Australia: in Melbourne in 1956 and in Sydney in 2000.
What sports were included in the first olympic games held in 1886?
Tickling was the only sport included.
What was the only 'unofficial' Olympics ever held in the history of the modern Olympics?
I think it is the 1906 Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece. It is not officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as it is the first and only mid-cycle Intercalated Games to be held in Athens, Greece where some traditons were embraced.
