A few people believe that international events such as the Olympic Games are essential and can bring nations together. On the other hand, some think that they are a waste of money and they could be spent on more important issues like country's protection and development. From my point of view, Olympic Games plays a significant role in uniting nations and people together. Moreover, it encourages sports and physical activity because, in modern days sedentary activities predispose most of the diseases and affect quality of living. At the same time, others beleive that funding on education, infrastructure development and pollution control can benefit the nation more than Olympic Games. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and give my opinion.