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Posted by
SMAZ
on Tue Jul 28 01:33:36 2015
fiogf49gjkf0d this was a stupid idea to begin with
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Boston Bids Farewell to 2024 Olympics
Eddie Pells / AP
The Boston attempt was met with poor communication, low public support and an active opposition group
Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics is over.
A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that the U.S. Olympic Committee has severed ties with Boston. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not yet been made public.
The Boston bid soured within days of its beginning in January, beset by poor communication, low public support and an active opposition group.
The USOC board decided via teleconference after Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced he would not be pressured into signing the host city contract that puts the city on the hook for any cost overruns.
The deadline to officially nominate a city is Sept. 15. If the USOC wants to stay in the race, Los Angeles would be its likely choice.
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