In today’s world, where sport is a highly valued practice among people, there is a debate about whether it is beneficial for countries to host international sporting events. Although there are some downsides to major sporting events, I firmly believe that the potential merits far outweigh them.
On the negative side, the disadvantages, although minor, should not be overlooked. First and foremost, the influx of tourists is a driving factor in environmental degradation, with most visitors littering because of their unawareness of public rules. This ignorance may also result in the gradual damage of heritage sites. For instance, Asian and European countries are known for their rich history, which also appeals to tourists who come to enjoy sporting events. Nevertheless, they may unintentionally cause damage to the traditional heritage by touching, overcrowding, or littering sites. Another notable drawback is that visitors may inconvenience residents, since governments may force local communities into temporary displacement. To create more space for events, people may be removed from their permanent living areas for a certain period; so powerful is the government’s control that even the majority of people cannot object to their decisions. Despite these downsides, the most obvious and self-explanatory problem is the cost of hosting. Organizers of events need to take into account the expenditure of renting venues, organizing, advertising, and even post-event actions, which would be undeniably prohibitively expensive, depleting the country’s budget. Given the circumstances, hosting international sporting events may be seen as an unnecessary burden or considered to be full of challenges, thereby being objected to by some people.
Nevertheless, there are more advantages than one may expect. To begin with, there is a strong economic boost. Tourists visiting the country would pay for transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, and overall living needs, spending large sums and enriching the country’s budget and that of local entrepreneurs. Local businessmen tend to make use of the opportunity this influx of tourists provides, therefore increasing the quality of their lives. Moreover, countries hosting major sporting events often upgrade infrastructure, public services, and facilities before the event to leave a lasting impression on visitors. Improvements in amenities are also beneficial for the general public, who will also utilize them on an everyday basis. For instance, Indonesia’s infrastructure experienced a major upgrade in 2018 thanks to the Asian Games it hosted. Organizing large-scale sporting events may also provide people with well-paying jobs, thereby decreasing the unemployment rate substantially. Many people would find decent work, largely because organizing requires thousands of people willing to work for a salary. While all these benefits brought by hosting sporting events contribute to countries holistically, we should not forget the main advantage: global recognition. By organizing events, countries gain exposure and soft power, which elevates their image on the world stage, inviting future investments, trade partnerships, and tourism. Even developing countries may grasp the opportunity of standing alongside some of the world’s most developed and admired countries.
In conclusion, while disadvantages exist, they are easily surpassed by the merits, which give countries the chance to grow and develop.
Improve the areas which can be improved. Okay, give me the best version of it. However, when improving, just point out the minor mistakes that can be improved.