Pokemon Was Left Out of The 2016 Olympics Closing Ceremony Due to International Recognition

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pray4mojo said:

Ka-pi96 said:

Why would that make them anti-Pokemon? Just means that Mario is more valuable to them since all the revenue generated from it is solely for them.

But when did Nintendo say or even hint that they chose Mario over Pokemon because of revenue? According to the OP, the reasons were given and it was due to Pokémon not being as well-known comparatively worldwide. 

It wasn't Nintendo's choice. It wasn't even Nintendo's idea.  Apparently they were approached and asked whether Mario could be 'borrowed' for the event. They are not an official Olympic Games sponsor, either.