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ArkSports Databox: The cost of hosting major sports events - December 2003  

According to ArkSports forecasts, the cost of hosting the top 50 sports events was estimated to be worth $4.61bn by the end of 2003 and will grow to $4.81bn by the end of 2007. Furthermore, by the end of 2012, ArkSports predicts that the cost of hosting the top 50 sports events will be worth $5.22bn. The total cost of hosting the top 100 sports events between 2003 and 2012 is estimated to be worth $48.9bn.

Global forecasts for the cost of hosting the top 50 sports events, 2003-2012 ($bn)
Year Cost
2003 4.61
2007 4.81
2012 5.22
Total 48.91

Source: ArkSports Limited/Bidding & Hosting: The Guide to Successful Sporting Events, Sportcal.com

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