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Brazil and Russia are going to outdo this. By hosting both World Cup and Olympics within a few years.

Russia also had the Winter Olympics (and Snow when it's 10C outside is expensive)

Look no further than the $2.5 billion debacle that is the new Tokyo Olympic stadium.

A rather lavish expenditure for a country that is deep in debt.

A nation is never too deep in debt to host a sports event (or take part in a war)...

Another example among many: Greece hosting the 2004 Olympics turned out not to be a great financial decision.

And to add a gold seal to your hall of fame certificate do an Olympics in Massachusetts.