The Effects of an International Sports Event on the Host Country

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 Minister Hugh (cited in BBC 2013) mentions that even after the Olympic has ended, people outside England could still recall about the events and would congratulate on organizing the best Olympic event. The Olympic legacy ambassador, Lord Coe, added that economy boost was undoubtedly distinguished and that a survey conducted regarding the Games after the event showed a good outcome (BBC 2013).

Prior to the bidding of which country to host the Olympic, Japan was chosen to host the 2020 Olympic. Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proudly declared that such event can unite people and it was like a celebration in offering dreams and hope. In addition, he also wants to give back to the world for helping Japan after the 2011 earthquake by organizing a safer and secure Olympic event (CNN Staff 2013).

While in Rio, Gomes (cited in Smale 2012), agreed that the citizens of Brazil became more attracted to the Olympics after the 2012 Olympic in London. She concluded that according to the public, Rio would not gai...

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...and it provides job opportunities for local residents (C Phang 2013, interview, 11 October).

2.3.3 Disadvantages of hosting the Olympics

However, these jobs are only for a short-term and will lasts for the duration of the Olympic event. She mentions that Malaysia is not up to the state for athletics and that sports facilities would have to be supported and maintained, otherwise it could become non- beneficial to the country. One of the disadvantages Miss Cynthia agreed on is the probability of problem arising from the Olympic, which she added on by stating robbery will increase if the tourists are targeted by robbers. She concluded that the income earned from the Olympic Games will only cover the costs for the organizing of the event and this matters only goes to the organizations and individuals who are involved in the event (C Phang 2013, interview, 11 October).