Today’s world is wobbling under conflicts, terrorism and wars that make global peace a distant reality. Even in this gloomy moment, many people think that international sporting events can play an essential role in restoring global peace and harmony. I agree with this viewpoint primarily because I believe that global sporting events have the power to bring people and nations closer and promote the message of peace.
One major reason why I believe that international sporting events are effective in maintaining global peace is that such events bring people closer and let them all appreciate sportsmanship and share compassion. Regardless of race, religion, nationality and gender, sportsmen and fans share the same passion and enthusiasm. And when they gather in a venue, they tend to learn from each other and see the human side of people. It gives them an extraordinary opportunity to share their compassion for others. For instance, the Olympic Games event gives a perfect opportunity for athletes and fans from all around the world to gather and display their athletic prowess and support to a global audience where people appreciate their performance and talents and forget their dissimilarities.
Moreover, such global events promote the message of peace as the spirit of games overcomes the barriers and conflicts nations have. This is why millions of people become one when their national team performs to bring glory to the nation. They forget the differences in their ethnicity, background and class, and it helps positively promote nationality; thus paving the way for peace and unity. For instance, when players of two rival nations like India and Pakistan, or Iran and the USA, show amicable behaviours on and off the field, millions of audiences learn to appreciate their relationship with the people of the rival nation. This is immensely helpful in paving the way to maintaining global peace.
To conclude, major global sporting events not only bring people from different parts of the world together but also ease tensions and promote the message of peace. Thus they are immensely effective in restoring and maintaining global peace and stability.