Possible points for can sport foster a sense of community beyond the events.
• The Olympic spirit
• Encouragement of harmless patriotism
• Antidote to racism and other forms of discrimination
• Informal opportunities for world leaders to meet
• Can be a spur to economic development
• Encourages sharing of enthusiasms and interests
• Can produce appalling forms of exploitation
• Can engender xenophobia and hooliganism
• Can provide opportunities for unscrupulous politicians
• May result in feelings of national humiliation
• Adds to the dominance of strong nations
• Is an expensive distraction