Popular events like football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing International tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Sports events around the world have gained a lot of popularity and have become a symbol of pride for the hosting nation.

However

, in the midst of the games, some suggest that it would be better to discuss critical political issues with other world leaders attending the event to ease of international

tension

, while some consider

otherwise

.

This

essay would discuss both views and prove that

such

gatherings are essential in easing international

tension

and releasing patriotic emotions. Various international sporting events like the Olympics, Common Wealth Games etc. Are hosted by different nations all year long. One on hand, some would argue that

such

programs must not be mixed with a political agenda and must only be seen as for what it is- a sports event. Because, if the

discussion

misses its point or is misunderstood, it could lead to a bitter relationship between the countries. During the recent Bralizian Sports Meet 2017, the world leaders of the South Asian countries parted away as their

discussion

over the Kashmir borders took a nasty turn.

Thus

, sports competition are not the best place to discuss political issues and rather the leaders should focus on motivating the participants.

On the other hand

,

such

events enables a cultural exchange between the host and participating countries. World leader of all countries

also mark

Suggestion

also marks

has also marked

their presence at these events and

such

gathering would lead to a dialogue amongst

such

leaders eventually helping them to understand each other and diluting of any stress.

For instance

, the political science students are often referred the 1989 Olympic Games in Germany when the US President, James Cameron, met the

then

Army Commander of Germany and while discussing, resolved the growing

tension

between them.

This

incident is marked in the history as "The settlement of 1989".

Hence

,

such

international events act not only as a sports activity, but

also

as a

discussion

forum. Even though sometimes the

discussion

over the critical issues during the international games may not end on a positive note, there have been many incidences in the past when during the games countries were able to discuss and resolve their differences.

As a result

, in my opinion, these international sport tournaments act as a stage for countries to meet, discuss, mutually understand and reach agreements

thus

making them essential in easing international

tension

.