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The amount of sport, shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sport events. Do you think the benefits of having more televised sport are greater than the disadvantages?

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 technology has enabled us to be up to date on international affairs across the globe, including
sports
events
. Based on the fast progression of satellite engineering, it is safe to presume that the current amount of television coverage will undoubtedly increase
further
 in the years to come. Live
sports
events
 have already been influenced by the phenomenon; there
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,
however
, both benefits and drawbacks. Some have called television "man's new best friend", with its spectacular live-streaming abilities, making it possible for viewers to savour the excitement and thrills of
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being at a live event
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 the comfort of
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 couch.
Not to mention
, constant replays
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 down the invisible time zone barriers. Another bonus is the possibility of abolishing "
sports
 racism"－extortionate ticket prices usually meant only the privileged went to live
sports
events
,
thus
 inspiring more people to participate in
sports
events
.
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contrast, the disadvantages of having so many
sports
 on television are the general decline in ticket sales,
this
 is especially evident in smaller
sports
 and games.
In addition
, without a live crowd to cheer them on, it will unquestioningly have an impact on the athletes' morale. If circumstances worsen, it just might put minor leagues or teams out of business.
While
 televised sport has created many opportunities, it is
also
 responsible for irreversibly changing the nature of live
sports
events
. Whether it is a change for good or not, it is in my opinion that the benefits slightly outweigh the disadvantages.
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