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Munich 2018 emphasises economic potential as IOC Evaluation Commission begins visit

By Duncan Mackay in Munich
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

March 1 - Munich would expect an economic impact of up to €3 billion (£2.5 billion/$4 billion) if its bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is successful, it was claimed as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission, led by Sweden's Gunnilla Lindberg, began its inspection here today.