In this globalised world, athletics are a great way of bringing entertainment in the home country. Some folks are of the view that hosting international athletics events in the home country are beneficial, while other folks think that this might not be a good stance. In my view, great benefits can be reaped by hosting international athletics events in the home country. This essay will support aforementioned stance by analysing the general happiness among the masses and the benefits from the tourist inflows that hosting international events in the domestic country may bring, while also discussing the possible negatives of taking such initiatives.