Is It Time to Cancel the Olympics? Jules Boykoff

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Jul 20, 202128:50News & Politics

Even when the world isn’t gripped by a pandemic, staging the Olympic Games can create serious problems for local populations. So, why do cities and countries keep seeking to host them? Here to help us answer this questio...

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