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2012 Summer Olympics - London
Urban regeneration of East London and sustainable venues.
2016 Summer Olympics - Rio de Janeiro
Urban revitalization but also issues with unused facilities.
1994 FIFA World Cup - USA
Boost to the popularity of soccer and MLS establishment.
2014 FIFA World Cup - Brazil
Economic boost, modernized infrastructure, and social unrest.
1980 Summer Olympics - Moscow
Created sports infrastructure, but faced a major boycott.
1972 Summer Olympics - Munich
Enhanced international profile but overshadowed by the Munich massacre.
2010 Winter Olympics - Vancouver
Economic boost and increased interest in winter sports.
2018 FIFA World Cup - Russia
Global perception change and infrastructure legacy.
2018 Commonwealth Games - Gold Coast
Boost to tourism and increased sports participation.
1960 Summer Olympics - Rome
Increased tourism and improved infrastructure.
2007 Rugby World Cup - France
Increased popularity of rugby and sports tourism.
1996 Summer Olympics - Atlanta
Economic boost but mixed legacy on urban development.
2010 FIFA World Cup - South Africa
Promotion of national unity and improved infrastructure.
2019 Pan American Games - Lima
Investment in sports infrastructure and urban development.
2000 Summer Olympics - Sydney
Environmental improvements and economic growth.
1998 Winter Olympics - Nagano
Development of winter sports culture and infrastructure investments.
2009 World Athletics Championships - Berlin
Strengthened Berlin's role as a world-class event host.
2002 Winter Olympics - Salt Lake City
Investment in sports facilities and infrastructure upgrades.
2008 Summer Olympics - Beijing
Improved infrastructure and environmental measures were taken.
2014 Winter Olympics - Sochi
Development of a winter sports complex and increased tourism.
1992 Summer Olympics - Barcelona
Urban regeneration and a transformed city image.
2006 FIFA World Cup - Germany
Modernized stadiums and improved international image.
2004 Summer Olympics - Athens
Infrastructure improvements overshadowed by economic strain.
1988 Summer Olympics - Seoul
Urban development and modernization of South Korea.
2011 Cricket World Cup - India/Sri Lanka/Bangladesh
Strengthened the cricketing infrastructure and unity among host countries.
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