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The Olympics always have drawn worldwide attention, but in recent years the event has turned into something much more than a series of sporting events that pit the best athletes against one another in the quest for gold.
More than a competition of pure physical and mental strength, the Olympics has become an arena for countries to assert their political, cultural and economic significance.See the full content of this document
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Business Expert From Um Offers Olympics Insight
This perception of a host country's role in the games is not unique, said Paul Myer, a University of Maine Business School faculty member.
"I actually think that the news stories coming out of China with respect to the Olympics are probably goin...See the full content of this document
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