Which country is hosting the games this year?

今年的运动会由哪国主办？

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The flame is then taken via relay from Olympia to the city that is hosting the games.

圣火通过传递的方式从奥林匹亚市传递到举办的城市。

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Every mascot that has symbolized the Olympics is linked to the city and the country hosting the Games.

每个象征奥林匹克运动会的吉祥物都和奥运会举办城市和国家有联系。

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Similar to how 2008 Beijing Olympic Games put the Chinese capital in the international spotlight, Shanghai's hosting of the World Expo has given the city of 20 some million people and China a chance to showcase its emergence as a global economic power.

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"The government, the London Mayor and councils are major stakeholders in hosting the games, " a spokeswoman said.

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Indeed critics argue the huge cost of hosting the Games, has diverted money away from local sports facilities.

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Hosting the games also gives a boost to the medal tally, not least because of the support of local fans.

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