Can we dream of hosting the Olympics?
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Hoang said:
9 years ago
Just about economic problems. If you spend million of dollar for building up infrastructures and facilities for hosting Olympics and then don't know how to use these things effectively so it's not the big deal.
Udit Rai said:
4 weeks ago
In my opinion, hosting the Olympic Games is a moment of pride for any country.
However, as a nation, we should avoid seeking such pride or honor if it costs us far more than what we earn from it. It is a fact that most countries that have hosted the Olympics have struggled to make profits from the event.
A country hosting the Olympics should also be among the top-performing nations in terms of medals. But we all know the condition of our sports federations and the kind of opportunities and facilities many Indian athletes receive. Before thinking about hosting such a massive event, we should first focus on improving our sports infrastructure and supporting our players properly.
Another major challenge would be managing security, traffic, and overall organization. Tourism may increase, hotels may earn profits, and businesses may benefit, but India currently does not have enough world-class stadiums where all Olympic events can be conducted efficiently. Most stadiums in India are designed mainly for cricket rather than multiple international sports. Even if we begin constructing such infrastructure now, it would take many years and require enormous investment.
The biggest question is: what will the common people gain from hosting the Olympics? What will the 60% of Indians living below the poverty line gain from it? What will students gain who dream of studying at AIIMS and IITs but cannot because of limited seats? What benefit will the Indian middle class receive? In reality, the biggest benefits may go only to those who are already wealthy.
In my opinion, India has many more important areas where this money should be invested — such as education, healthcare, poverty reduction, sports development, and job creation. Only after the country overcomes poverty and institutions like IITs and AIIMS have enough seats for deserving students should India think about hosting a prestigious event like the Olympic Games.
However, as a nation, we should avoid seeking such pride or honor if it costs us far more than what we earn from it. It is a fact that most countries that have hosted the Olympics have struggled to make profits from the event.
A country hosting the Olympics should also be among the top-performing nations in terms of medals. But we all know the condition of our sports federations and the kind of opportunities and facilities many Indian athletes receive. Before thinking about hosting such a massive event, we should first focus on improving our sports infrastructure and supporting our players properly.
Another major challenge would be managing security, traffic, and overall organization. Tourism may increase, hotels may earn profits, and businesses may benefit, but India currently does not have enough world-class stadiums where all Olympic events can be conducted efficiently. Most stadiums in India are designed mainly for cricket rather than multiple international sports. Even if we begin constructing such infrastructure now, it would take many years and require enormous investment.
The biggest question is: what will the common people gain from hosting the Olympics? What will the 60% of Indians living below the poverty line gain from it? What will students gain who dream of studying at AIIMS and IITs but cannot because of limited seats? What benefit will the Indian middle class receive? In reality, the biggest benefits may go only to those who are already wealthy.
In my opinion, India has many more important areas where this money should be invested — such as education, healthcare, poverty reduction, sports development, and job creation. Only after the country overcomes poverty and institutions like IITs and AIIMS have enough seats for deserving students should India think about hosting a prestigious event like the Olympic Games.
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