Supporters say legal foreign workers contribute more to their host nation than those in the shadows.
Host nation Angola is scheduled to kick off the tournament against Mali on Sunday in Luanda.
The largest corporate sponsors themselves will bring thousands of employees to the host nation.
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The host nation places for synchronised swimming depend on British athletes meeting British Swimming's selection criteria.
Second, the host nation tends to win more medals than it does at any other time.
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And how right he was, because, in the semi-finals, the host nation did win.
Security officials in the United States say they are supporting the host nation's efforts during the Games.
Some EU officials privately blamed the looming US presidential election for the host nation's failure to give ground.
Even in his own counterinsurgency manual he indicates a host nation has to win it on its own.
More interestingly, he had with him his South African wife, who was backing the host nation to beat Ghana.
The host nation said Wednesday that its aim is to win at least 48 Olympic medals, reports the AP.
It is the first time that either Russia or Qatar has been chosen as host nation for the World Cup.
This qualifies 10 teams which, in addition to the host nation, creates a minimum of 11 for the Olympic event.
The British Olympic Association confirmed the sport can have the maximum nine host nation qualification places for team and duet competitions.
Aaron then impressed as the young Spaniards disposed of France to book their place in the final against the host nation.
World Cup co-host nation Japan decided not to extend the lottery it runs on its domestic soccer league to the tournament.
The biggest event on the diplomatic calendar is the annual G8 summit meeting, especially since Japan is the host nation this year.
Craig Bellamy opened the scoring for the host nation in the 20th minute, but Stuart Pearce's team couldn't find a second goal.
In the name of egalitarianism, the tournament features the club champions of FIFA's six confederations, plus a representative from the host nation.
Sunday's events follow an action-packed Saturday that saw the host nation rake in six wins, bringing its gold medal count to 14.
Earlier, Team GB's women's team gave the host nation a rousing start to the festivities with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.
The quarterfinal stage gets under way on Friday, with host nation Qatar tackling three-time champions Japan and Group A winners Uzbekistan facing Jordan.
He did, however, reserve his criticism for the host nation's team, saying he was disappointed with the recent performances of the Bafana Bafana.
The appointment marks Klinsmann's first foray into club coaching after he guided host nation Germany to third place at the 2006 World Cup.
Some of the success stems from the fact that Great Britain automatically qualifies for some events thanks to its role as host nation.
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Far from Afghanistan and easy to guard, it would not complicate relations with a host nation, since American relations with Cuba were already lousy.
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"It would be foolish not to aspire to even greater heights, especially as the host nation, " said Lord Moynihan, head of the British Olympic Association.
The previous year's winner also automatically qualifies, as the host nation.
Andy Murray has arrived, and a host nation is again euphoric.
There will be five phases of ticket sales and buyers will only be able to pick up their tickets when they get to the host nation.
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