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Some people think the Olympic Games are exciting and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some are of the view that the
Olympics
 are astonishing and can bring countries to
common
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 ground whereas others think
its
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 a decay of finances. While the games
itself
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 have opportunities for individuals
it
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 can be a paradise for fraud and mismanagement. The
Olympics
 is the only stage where
world's
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 top athletes compete for supremacy.
To begin
 ,with
this
 helps athletes around the
world
 come together, and show their talents to the
world
.
Secondly
, it gives an opportunity to nations around the
world
 to put their differences aside and come together. As an example, the
world
 ,war two
Olympics
 pave the way to a ceasefire conduct the event which was the climax of the century.
Finally
, the game will help to increase camaraderie among athletes and share their experiences and learn from each other.
On the contrary
, at the hands of the wrong ,authorities it can have detrimental effects
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 the economy.
Firstly
, conducting an event of
such
 magnitude requires millions of dollars to be spent in a short period of time.
For instance
, in 2016 Brazil hosted the
Olympics
 and invested billions in the improvement of infrastructure in the country,
nevertheless
 right after the game's country went
in
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 a debt trap resulting
an
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 economic collapse.
In addition
 to
this
, a report issued by the IMF showcased the extent public funds were misused by the government without any understanding of the repercussions. In conclusion,
although
 conducting
Olympics
 in a country where transparency and rule of law
is
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 upheld can be a success, it will have devastating effects
to
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 countries
who
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 are unable to invest money
to
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in
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 the event accurately resulting in bankruptcy
. .
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