We all know what the Olympic Games are,but are we aware of all the economic,social and enviromental consequences of this huge event?

From the 5th to 21st  of August Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, will host the Olympic Games.

This international event is a big opportunity for the athletes to reach the peak of their career and it’s also a chance for the country that hosts them to increase dramatically its tourism , just think for a second at all the masses of people that will come and see the event,  and that will obviously spend their money on hotels,restaurants ecc..

However we can’t think that the Olympic Games are only a positive factor, what we all should keep in mind are the  social problems, the environmental  dangers, the sanitary alerts and also the the risks for the athletes to injure themselves

 The organization of the Olimpic Games is causing serious issue between people who are against the Olympics and people who are in favour of them , in fact many fights happen every day . In addiction to this,  lots of people who live in spaces that will be in use at the olympics are asked from the government to leave their homes, other people instead, are cut out of electricity and water supply for some days because of the Olympics works.

Also, the terrible Zika virus is a serious problem, pregnant women in particular are advised not go to Brazil because it could be dangerous for their baby too. It’s also a risk for all the other people visiting the country , the athletes and the personnel of the games.

Even if the Olympics are for sure an event worth seeing there are many risks and dangers to consider, are all the turists, organizators and local people  ready to pay the consequences of these Olympics Games?

Arianna Balfre – Como