Some believe that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together, while others claim that holding the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues.

The

Olympic

Games

are a famous sporting

event

held every four years, and thousands of athletes from different countries participate.

Thus

, leading up to the

event

, there is significant preparation to be done by the

host

country

.

Although

this

preparation is expensive, I believe that overall, the

Olympic

Games

are beneficial for the

host

country

. It is true that the

host

country

of the

Olympic

Games

must spend a large amount of money preparing for the

event

.

For example

, they need facilities for the many and varied sporting events

such

as rowing, athletics and gymnastics. The cost of constructing and renovating these facilities can be high. The Olympics

also

attracts many spectators from around the world and so providing adequate accommodation, food, and public transport for these visitors creates another expense for the

host

country

.

Nevertheless

, the advantages of hosting the

Olympic

Games

far outweigh these costs. The construction and renovation of sports facilities, public transport, and the development of the hospitality industry promote tourism in the

host

country

during and after the

Games

. The long-term financial return from

this

boost in tourism means that the initial expense is a highly worthwhile investment.

In addition

, the organisation of the

event

requires additional human resources, with a variety of skills.

Thus

, hosting the

Olympic

Games

creates new jobs for local people. In conclusion, even though there are high costs associated with organising the

Olympic

Games

, overall, it has a positive effect on the

host

country

both in the short-term and long-term as it encourages tourism and generates jobs for local people.