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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
There's been many profitable Olympic games in recent times as well. Calgary and area specifically would have less risk because our facilities are already in place as well. There's no need for money to be spent on arena exploration as well because plans already exist with the Calgary Next Project. This city is already well set up to host another Olympics and if there's any city who could do it "cheaply," it's us.
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Our ski jump facility needs to be replaced and is no longer international competition friendly. Fortress is closed and was the location for all Freestyle events, The bobsled track needs huge improvement, Nakiska was built for the Olympics and is no longer considered world class (Lake Louise could be an alternative), we need a new hockey arena ( obviously the reason for this whole thing), We need a place to have curling events, Canmore would work for x/c events, COP could work for snowboarding. I am not sure if the Oval is still world class.
All in all, we need a lot of upgrades but it is doable. I personally do no support this endeavour. But I also am cognizant of the difference between 1988 and 2024. Security costs, housing, lack of land to grow, abundance of existing condo's on the market are my logical concerns. My emotional/political views are even stronger.
That being said, I would support the games if they did come. I just do not think they should come here.