The original aim of the Olympic Games was to show the physical qualities of the athletes who
competed and to encourage good relations between cities across Greece. Up
to now, this major international event is aim to encourage good relation
between nation and nation.
Is it a positive
global event? It is highlighting the global conflict OR transcending it? In my
opinion, the global conflicts were raised during and after the games. In this
games, the audience are sensible as this is an competition, they are standing
for their own country. It emerge a contradictory state.
Several events in this
London Olympic Games had become a conflict between country and country. In women
football games, North Korean against Colombia, the
flag of bitter rival South Korea was proudly shown on the big screens around
the stadium. Thus, the North Koreans refused to play the match at the
scheduled 7.45pa start time. It is become big news in all nation newspaper and
be widely debate by people, not only the North and South Koreans, also in other
Asia country as well.
Another event that
lead to a global conflict.
‘Chinese swimmer’s
result is questioned.’ By HLN.
You have pointed out some good points that can be argued on why the Olympics are not a positive event; however it was expected for North Korea and South Korea to have some sort of conflict at the Olympics. I do believe that the Olympics are a positive global event; athletes are gathered from all around the world where they have the opportunity to develop relationships amongst different cultures and most of all, represent their country. It is important that the athletes are proud of their country and the Olympics give these countries an opportunity to support these people. Aside from a small conflict here and there, globalisation has allowed diversity and given the opportunity to compete in another country at the Olympics. To make your argument stronger, it would of been good to read an opinion from a journalist or even another athlete. You forgot to reference the YouTube videos and you should of used an academic source in-text. Remember those tips for next week!
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