THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF HOSTING A MAJOR SPORTING EVENT

There is always fierce competition to be selected to host major sporting events like the Olympics but is playing host all it is cracked up to be? Are potential hosts blinded by the opportunities organizing these games can provide? Do your research and write about the advantages and disadvantages of hosting major sporting events like the Olympics.

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Reading material to make notes on

·         What are the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a major sporting event? https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hosting-an-international-sporting-event

·         Is hosting the Olympics a mistake for Rio? http://www.cherwell.org/2016/01/16/debate-is-hosting-the-olympics-a-mistake-for-rio/

·         Rio Olympics 2016: Economic gain or loss? http://www.worldfinance.com/home/rio-olympics-2016-economic-gain-or-loss

·         Costs and benefits of hosting the Olympics http://www.economicshelp.org/blog/29/sport/costs-and-benefits-of-the-olympics/

Videos to watch and take notes from

·         Benefits of hosting big sporting events   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4xeDtrLg5M

·         Hosting the Olympic games: Is it worth the hassle? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E35jdy2ZsH8

·         Olympic costs: Does it pay to host the Olympics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AxYkmQe0pg