People have differing views on the topic of hosting international sporting events. While some consider it to be a positive development, I side with those who argue that hosting this kind of large-scale events is detrimental in many ways.
There are some reasons why people are in favor of hosting international sports events. One of them relates to a surge in tourism. Hosting a huge event such as the Olympics can attract a huge number of visitors from all over the world, leading to a boost for the local tourism sector. As a result, many people can be employed in providing various services for foreign visitors, and this creation of jobs may raise standards of living among the local population. A second key reason is that by successfully organizing and executing a large-scale sporting event, the host country can raise its profile in the world and improve its global image. This enhanced image on the global stage could then help the host nation improve its diplomatic ties with other countries and attract foreign investment, among other things.
However, I would argue against hosting international sporting events for a number of reasons. The main one is that many countries lack the money necessary for holding such huge events successfully, so they will need to take on significant amounts of debt to cover the necessary expenses. If the expected economic benefits do not materialize as projected, and this can happen for all sorts of reasons ranging from event mismanagement to unforeseen circumstances, the host country will be left with a heavy debt to pay back. Another major issue is associated with local resources. An international sports event like the World Cup will attract a huge influx of tourists, which may place a heavy strain on local resources, with infrastructure becoming unable to cope with such a high density of people in one area. This can cause serious problems such as overcrowding, traffic congestion and crime.
In conclusion, I can understand the arguments in favor of hosting big international sports events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games, especially in terms of increased tourism and enhanced global image, but I remain convinced that its overall impact is largely harmful, posing such significant challenges as debt accumulation and the straining of local resources.