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  2. List of FIFA World Cup hosts - Wikipedia

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    The system evolved so that the host country is now chosen in a vote by FIFA's Congress. This is done under an exhaustive ballot system. The decision is currently made roughly seven years in advance of the tournament, though the hosts for the 2022 tournament were chosen at the same time as those for the 2018 tournament.

  3. BRICS - Wikipedia

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    Host country Host leader Location Notes 1st: 16 June 2009 Russia: Dmitry Medvedev: Yekaterinburg (Sevastianov's House) The summit was to discuss the global recession taking place at the time, future cooperation among states, and trade. Some of the specific topics discussed were food, trade, climate trade, and security for the members.

  4. List of Olympic Games host cities - Wikipedia

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    There was a change in host selection process in the late 2010s to address several problems – including the costs of hosting and the disappointment felt by unsuccessful applicants. Called Olympic Agenda 2020 , [ 7 ] this new process is focused on reducing the cost of Games, minimising wasteful single-use construction projects and increasing ...

  5. List of BRICS summit attendees - Wikipedia

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    Summit Year, Host Country Brazil Russia India China South Africa Iran Egypt Ethiopia UAE; 1st 2009 Russia Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva [1]Dmitry Medvedev [1] [2] [3]Manmohan Singh

  6. FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia

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    Russian delegates celebrate being chosen as the host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The host country is now chosen in a vote by FIFA's Council. This is done under an exhaustive ballot system. The national football association of a country desiring to host the event receives a "Hosting Agreement" from FIFA, which explains the steps and requirements ...

  7. Asian Games - Wikipedia

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    It was also the first edition of the Games held in a host country outside its capital city. [23] However, Iraq was suspended from the Games due to the 1990 Persian Gulf War. North Korea boycotted the Games due to political issues with the host country. The Games were hampered during the opening ceremony due to a heart attack that killed ...

  8. Olympic Games - Wikipedia

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    Once elected, the host city bid committee (together with the NOC of the respective country) signs a Host City Contract with the IOC, officially becoming an Olympic host nation and host city. [ 289 ] By 2032, the Olympic Games will have been hosted by 47 cities in 23 countries.

  9. Category:Olympic Games by host country - Wikipedia

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