> Every major "high prestige world city" as you describe is a hub for multiple sports and various tournaments that invites both local and international crowds.

> Every major "high prestige world city" as you describe is a hub for multiple sports and various tournaments that invites both local and international crowds. Big cities tend to attract big sports, can't deny that, I just don't think the causation really works the other way, at least not strongly. How much would London or Paris suffer if they lost their big sports teams and events?