In Pics | Olympic Winter Games bring in hefty sum for the IOC

Winter Olympics, overshadowed by rights concerns and Covid scare, will officially began in Beijing on February 4 with an opening ceremony at the "Bird's Nest" stadium with no spectators. While tourism and local businesses have taken a massive hit, International Olympic Committee (IOC) is expected to make good money at the Winter Games with the TV rights, which has only gotten bigger over the years.  Here we take a look at the revenue collection at Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee over the years.

1| Pyeongchang 2018| Revenue from TV rights and Ticker Sales - $1.58 billion. Credit: Reuters Photo

2| Sochi 2014| Revenue from TV rights and Ticker Sales - $1.49-$1.58 billion. Credit: AFP Photo

3| Vancouver 2010| Revenue from TV rights and Ticker Sales - $1.49 - $1.53 billion. Credit: AFP Photo

4| Turin 2006| Revenue from TV rights and Ticker Sales - $0.92 billion. Credit: Reuters Photo

5| Salt Lake City 2002| Revenue from TV rights and Ticker Sales - $0.92 billion. Credit: Reuters Photo

6| Nagano 1998| Revenue from TV rights and Ticker Sales - $0.59 billion. Credit: Reuters Photo