Olympics Value Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about the worth, relevance, costs, and criticisms of the Olympic Games, including debates on hosting, political aspects, economic impacts, and whether they should continue.

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Sample Comments

ghesboro Mar 22, 2020 View on HN

Because of the Olympic games, isn't that obvious?

ftio May 27, 2016 View on HN

Not if the olympics aren't held.

dang Feb 26, 2020 View on HN

Ok, let's have Olympics above.

vsuperpower2021 Jul 28, 2024 View on HN

Counterpoint: The Olympics are not cool and I'd rather have the money.

bluGill Mar 22, 2024 View on HN

It is a common enough thing with the olympics to consider it specific to the olympics even though it hapbens elsewhere.

kevin_thibedeau Jun 29, 2021 View on HN

It's in the Olympics, so yes, minus the gambling.

readonthegoapp Jul 24, 2021 View on HN

I'm all for breakingBut the Olympics are just trying to be relevantThey're a disaster in every conceivable wayTime to end them

nottorp Aug 30, 2025 View on HN

Just like the physical Olympiads :)

rurban Jul 27, 2016 View on HN

What could possibly go wrong with this :)It will not only work, is non-enforcable, it is also totally against the spirit of the olympic games.

crag Aug 7, 2012 View on HN

"Olympic committee allow this"Money of course. What did you think?