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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