Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The trend of some countries achieving

success

in international

sports

competitions

by investing in specialized

facilities

to train top

athletes

, at the expense of providing

sports

centres for public use, is a topic that has gained mixed opinion.

Although

there are benefits to

this

approach, I am of the opinion that

this

is ultimately a negative development

due to

its limited accessibility and adverse effects on talent discovery. On the one hand, it is undoubtedly that specialized

facilities

provide professional

athletes

with state-of-the-art equipment and ideal training conditions, stimulating them to reach their full potential.

This

can lead to improved performance and

success

in international

competitions

, bringing glory to their countries.

For example

, the U.S. and China always hold the top positions in the Olympic Games because their governments have allocated a huge amount of national budget to specialized

facilities

for top

athletes

.

On the other hand

, I believe that

this

approach

also

has certain negative aspects. One of the most significant drawbacks is that it restricts the public from accessing specialized

facilities

.

This

limited accessibility can lead to reduced opportunities for ordinary people to engage in proper physical activities which can cause negative effects on the

overall

public health.

Secondly

, relying solely on specialized

facilities

can hinder the discovery of talented

sports

players. It has been observed that numerous successful

athletes

start their journey in informal settings, often in their communities and neighbourhoods.

For instance

, one-third of the Vietnamese Women's Football Team was discovered when they were playing football in amateur

competitions

and had not participated in any specialized

sports

centre.

However

, they have contributed significantly to the impressive

success

of Vietnamese Football in international

competitions

. In conclusion,

while

investing in specialized

facilities

has its merits in enhancing the performance of top

athletes

and boosting a nation's international stand, negative consequences, including limited public access and hindered discovery of talent, make it a negative approach. Striking a balance between supporting professional

athletes

and providing accessible

sports

centres to the general public is essential to promote international

success

and

overall

well-being.