The Olympics claim they're about promoting peace and goodwill — so why do host countries tend to become more authoritarian?
There’s a growing realization that the brilliance of the world’s best athletes isn’t enough anymore to cover some glaring problems that come with putting on the Olympics every two years.
The International Olympics Committee has always claimed the Games are about promoting goodwill and celebrating the brotherhood of mankind. But as it turns out, not only do OlympicsSo what does that mean for the Games coming to Los Angeles in 2028?
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