The end result is the same. On top of that, let's not forget how many challengers are in Europe versus North America. It makes it difficult for skaters. It makes it depressing for fans. At this point, as this has been a recurring problem, the ISU needs to intervene and make skating events at all levels available outside Europe even if they need to twist the arm of Skate Canada and USFSA. They have managed to encourage places like Thailand to host events as they are looking at developing the sport in Asia so why not make sure that skating remains relevant in North America ?How much effort did the federations put into the bids? Did they even bid at all?