Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

It is widely believed that being an organiser for an international
sports
event has benefits for the nation.
However
, some people claim that it might not a good idea. In
this
essay, both sides will be discussed and I will present my own view at the end. Holding a world
sports
competition has various plus points.
First
of all, it makes money for the country. To explain, an international
sports
event attract a number of tourists around the world to attend the competition.
This
means tourists will
also
eat, sleep and travel in the country during their visit. It makes a profit not only for the government itself but
also
for other business sectors. An accommodation business is a good example. The recent research conducted by Oxford University claims that the revenue of hotels located in Tokyo significantly grew due to Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Furthermore
, it can promote local culture through
sports
ceremonies. To illustrate, in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2020, the Japanese use music from Mangas (Japanese cartoons) to represent their images.
On the other hand
, those who disagree with
this
statement think it is a waste of money. They believe that the government should spend money on other issues
such
as improving public healthcare and livelihood for local people.
Moreover
, overwhelmed tourists lead to various negative effects.
For example
, international people can cause a large amount of garbage in the city. They might
also
are a root of a traffic jam problem. To sum up,
although
hosting an international
sports
event has its drawbacks, I totally believe that it has much more advantages as it provides wealth and a good reputation for the nation.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • economic boost
  • infrastructure
  • national pride
  • cultural showcase
  • inspire a generation
  • temporary boost
  • environmental concerns
  • sustainable planning
  • public funds
  • divert resources
  • tourism influx
  • job opportunities
  • sports development
  • public health
  • construction
  • strategic investment
  • global audience
  • hospitality
  • public services
  • cost-benefit analysis
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