I agree with most of the other comments. If the country can't afford to host the olympic games, they shouldn't host them. If the country is in debt, they shouldn't be hosting them because they should be spending/saving their money on the things that they need. If a country wants to host them, they should be prepared on what it will cost them, so when the time comes, they have an idea and won't be surprised. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060203/vancover_olympics_060203?s_name=