ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Is it worthwhile for a country to host the Olympic Games?
“Hosting Olympic Games is a real luck for a country to develop, to create news dynamics to embellish its image and to obtain an international recognition, it is a commitment, a true long-term investment”

The Olympic Games are a major international event of summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes compete in a wide variety of events. The Games are currently held every two years, with summer and winter Olympic Games alternating. For 17 days, every two years, the Olympics attract the world’s attention and the host city gets immense media coverage. Many countries are in competition to be able to host this event. Certain people ask real questions about the stake and a country’s interest in hosting the Olympic Games.
Indeed many argue that Olympic Games can leave bad traces and memories for a country, the huge cost of hosting the Olympic Games means that cities are left with crippling bills and empty stadia once this event is over.
Any event is automatically exposed to risks including economical, political and environmental issues. However, we will see that in spite of some harmful aspects, being chosen as the host of the Olympic Games is an enormous opportunity for a country and presents many advantages. It can be considered a huge advancement for a country and create many new dynamics.

The Olympic Games represent one of the most important events in the world since it gathers numerous nations and various cultures. However, in doing so, this event is prone to angry demonstrations or political revolutions. Since this event has such immense media coverage, people may assume that their terrorist messages will be seen by the whole world and attempt to attract negative attention by participating in demonstrations or revolutions.
These claims offer a sense of insecurity, and worst case, they can result in terrorist attacks. So, hosting the Olympic Games (OG), exposes