Good Speech-“Advantages and Disadvantages of International sporting events”

Sports are an important part of our lives, and there occurrence on an international platform does more than just entertaining the people worldwide. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of big international sporting events.

Globalization has made international sporting events like Olympics, Cricket World Cup, Soccer World Cup etc. a common occurrence. They are held with the consent and participation of different countries for entertainment at a global level and also to promote international cooperation.

Sportsmen as well as visitors from all over the world come in large numbers to be a part of these international events, so arrangements have to be made on a very large scale. The host country either has to build infrastructure or expand the existing facilities such as stadiums, guest houses, hotels, restaurants etc. proper transportation, communication and entertainment facilities also have to be provided. The host country also has to bear huge maintenance cost. All this makes such events extravagant. A large dedicated security staff is also needed, if any mishap occurs, it will be a blemish on the reputation of the host country. This can be understood from the death of Bob Woolmer, late cricket coach of Pakistan, during Cricket World Cup 2007 generating a lot of hue and cry over the death mystery and the security of Jamaica.

On the other hand, different cultures intermingle at one place in such international events. This promotes a feeling of participation, friendship and cooperation. Opening and closing ceremonies in certain events like Olympics reflect the culture and traditions of the host country in the form of traditional dresses, songs and dances. Such an event also serves as a source of valuable foreign exchange for the host country and gives a big boost to its tourism industry. This helps to recover the funds directed on building infrastructure and providing facilities. Media also plays an important role in creating the hype and making the event popular.

In this world where peace and harmony are losing with increasing tensions among the countries, big international sporting events are like linking threads for the world and hence should be held at regular intervals.