5. The
Olympics, forming us as one
The purpose
of the Olympics are said “to… link sport with culture and education; promote
the practice of sport and the joy found in effort, help to build a better world
through sport practiced in a spirit of peace, excellence, friendship and
respect. The Olympics is an excellent example where globalisation is clearly
evident, where we see our verse countries forming as one big nation,
supporting, encouraging and backing one and other to strive to the best of
their abilities. In history, “Greek men were allowed to
participate in the Olympics.” But as the years have carried on, more countries
had been introduced, women have been given the right to participate and slowly
our globe has been forming as one. Although it is a competition to see who
comes out on top, it is also a time of celebration where we respect our
differences, form friendships with one and other and unite as one to back the
best athletes from our countries. It too, is rewarding for all media companies,
as they’d be making massive profit from us, the supporters, whether it is by
travelling to London, purchasing their sponsors food products to just sitting
in front of the TV and watching it. Large profit will be coming their way.
This, all the above, has created a cultural flow to the fact that we all have
been united as one for the love of our sport that is played by many athletes
all over the globe.
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Good post Sam. It fascinating how far the Olympics have come since the times when it was Greek men only. There’s no way they could’ve imagined how many countries would be competing in the event as there are now. It’s shocking how much of a money machine the Olympics has become with the amount of profits being generated from sponsors and broadcasters alike. But you’re right, at the end of the day it’s a celebration of the greatest athletes which is one thing that has never changed about the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteHi Sam,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the way you wrote this post and you've let me know so much more about the Olympics and how it has changed over time, what a trip. And yes, the Olympic games, especially now, are SO rewarding for media companies... think of all that sponsorship and coverage.
Cheers,
Sarah