TOKYO -- With the Summer Olympics over, the National Stadium and other taxpayer-funded venues put up for the Games face the challenge of breaking even and not becoming financial burdens.
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The National Stadium, which can seat 68,000 spectators, is estimated to cost an annual $22 million to maintain. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamamoto)
TOKYO -- With the Summer Olympics over, the National Stadium and other taxpayer-funded venues put up for the Games face the challenge of breaking even and not becoming financial burdens.