Host cities spend years preparing for the Olympics — along with billions of dollars and a lot of political capital en route to the finish line. Bring on the cheers Find live streams, must-watch video highlights, breaking news and more in one perfect Olympic Games package. Fireworks light up the sky over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, on Friday, July 23, 2021. An anti-Olympics protester in Tokyo holds a placard with a picture of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga during the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics on Friday. New approach neededNotre Dame's Sheehan believes it's critical for aspiring host cities to take a more balanced approach when pursuing Olympic bids.

Source: CBC News July 26, 2021 17:48 UTC