What Do the Olympics Do for Us?

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Video: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2Zo8tHzUc (5:21) - Hosting International Sporting Events: What Are The Benefits? 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXJGZgR1BU (5:27) - Why Hosting The Olympics Isn't Worth It Anymore 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyta8HjvW_U (7:53) - How Do the Olympics Make Money? The Olympics Business Model, Explained | WSJ The Economics Of 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsQWsMIhXiM (2:06) - World Cup 2018: What impact do mega sporting events have on their host nation? 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNJrwT8vqAk (6:41) - The Olympics, Explained 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m1x5JaC37E (3:19) - The cost of hosting the Olympics - BBC News 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgr5blmnE8o (5:02) - Hosting the Olympics: are the economic benefits worth the spending? 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E35jdy2ZsH8&t=142s (7:34) - Hosting the Olympic Games: Is it Worth the Hassle? Reading: (Optional) 1. https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2024/08/why-the-olympics-are-important/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Olympics%20are%20unlike%20any,sporting%20events%20like%20the%20Olympics. 2. https://olympics.com/ioc/beyond-the-games 3. https://www.procon.org/headlines/hosting-the-olympic-games-top-3-pros-and-cons/#:~:text=The%20Olympics%20increase%20a%20host,to%20economics%20professors%20Robert%20A. 4. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/opinion/paris-olympics-gold-excellence.html 5. https://www.economist.com/business/2024/08/08/what-can-olympians-teach-executives Questions: 1. Have you had a chance to attend any international sports event(s)? 2. What role do International sports play in breaking down cultural barriers? 3. What are the economic benefits of hosting international sports events? 4. What impact do international sports have on promoting gender equality and empowerment? 5. How do international sports inspire innovation and technological advancements? 6. How do the Olympics bring people together and create a sense of community? 7. How do the Olympics promote national pride and identity? 8. What are the long-term legacies of the Olympics for host cities and countries? 9. How do the Olympics inspire us to strive for excellence and push beyond our limits? In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Longtime Member of Buddytree)