City staff said Monday that the World Military Games has asked for $23 million to help offset its costs.
The competition has already committed to coming to Charlotte next summer. This is the first time the competition has come to the United States, and promoters say it will bring 10,000 athletes to the area. But $23 million would be one of the largest subsidies the city has ever provided for a one-time event.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention, for instance, cost more to stage. But most of the costs were covered by private donors. And the city received a $50 million federal security grant.
