The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.
Obviously there are not too many people who get a chance to play in the Olympics in their hometown. That would be something special, but going into the summer you have to be realistic with yourself, and health-wise and motivation-wise you have to be willing to do what it takes.
Winning does solve everything.
You can't play hockey with a bald spot, so I'm hanging up the skates.
Any free meal is a good meal, you know?
As a kid, you dream of winning the Stanley Cup. As you get older, you understand the importance of winning the Olympics.