Typically, Olympics are legacy events that traditionally leave the host city and country with a lasting positive impression among athletes, international viewers and the domestic audience.
To illustrate, the 1964 Tokyo Olympics marked Japan’s return to the family of nations after World War II and the 1988 Seoul Olympics are associated with South Korea transitioning into a democratic country.
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will be the exception.
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