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This is where the new norm helps the cause for Sapporo. They don't have to go through the usual long and drawn out process to prove their worthiness and stand up to scrutiny. The question marks with Sapporo have little to do with their ability to host an Olympics and Japan certain deserves a do-over after Tokyo. If the IOC awards them 2030, then perception largely becomes irrelevant. It's a done deal. And I think we've established the IOC doesn't really care that much what the world thinks of them so long as the money is flowing in

I mean I would love it. Itll be a chore to overcome the negative publicity of Tokyo's various issues and scandals, but if they can, I think it would be an excellent games. I also think the IOC is going to bet it all on black and give it a ride. They're going to ride this one to the end. Hopefully it works out.