The Effects of an International Sports Event on the Host...

2.0 Findings 2.1 Literature Review The organizing of an international sports event can bring many benefits as well as adverse outcomes to the host country. However, this depends on the public as many people have different views on such event. This section covers past studies on hosting an international sports event which are reviewed to provide the information needed for the three research questions which were established in this research conducted. 2.1.1 What are the public’s views on Olympics? 2.1.2 What are the advantages and disadvantages of hosting the Olympics in Malaysia? 2.1.3 How will the Olympics affect the economy and the welfare of citizens? 2.1.1 Public’s views on the Olympics After the London Olympics in 2012, Sports†¦show more content†¦In contrast, not every member of the host country can benefit from the Olympics, unless they are involved in the event. During the preparation for the Olympic, job opportunities are opened for people. Earnings from the selling of tickets and sponsorships are usually used to cover up the initial costs in organizing the Olympic event (Malfas, Theodoraki Houlihan 2004, p. 212). The existence of the Olympic event also forces residents to move out of their homes to make way for the stadiums, such as how Beijing had over 1.25 million citizens relocated for the 2008 Olympic (The Olympic Games have displaced more than two million people in the last 20 years n.d., p. 1). Summary People who have watched the Olympic events can have different opinions on how the host country organized and prepared their country to welcome this international sports event. The advantages to the host country from hosting such event are attracting tourists, income to the country, facilities available and its reputation to the world. However, the disadvantages are the costs in setting up the Olympic, the short-term jobs that the event provides and the relocation of citizens. 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