The Summer Olympics is an incredibly talked about event every four years, but this year a few athletes have opted not to attend. This year, the Zika virus was declared a public health emergency. Since then, more and more cases of people suffering as a result of the Zika virus have been discovered. Consequently, many people have expressed concerns about the 2016 Summer Olympics being held in Rio, since much of the outbreak has been centered in Brazil.
Unfortunately, this is not the only controversy surrounding the Rio Olympics. Besides the Zika virus, many people have been concerned about Brazil's economy and the infrastructure of the area in which the Olympics will take place. News stories have been released about the Olympic water being contaminated, workers having difficulties during construction, and other concerns in Brazil. These problems have left many people wondering why the Olympics are still being held in Rio.
This being said, many of these people seem to have forgotten that conflict and controversy are not at all uncommon for Olympic events. There are many potential issues with the Rio Olympics, but there have always been issues with the Olympics, regardless of which country they are being held in. In the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia, many people called for a boycott. When this happened, everyone wondered whether or not it was a good idea to have the Olympics in Russia. Despite these concerns, it proceeded as usual and was an enjoyable event.
The same thing happened in 2008 when it seemed like the whole world was worried about the Olympics being held in Beijing. Many people were concerned about air pollution and had more complaints about the government. Similarly, when the 2010 Winter Olympics were held, people were upset about potential safety concerns with setup.
From the beginning, there have always been controversies and concerns regarding Olympic events and locations raised by people all over the world. Over and over again, people declare that the location of the Olympics is not right. People have political concerns and avoid the event in protest. People find safety hazards and become convinced that the Olympics will be a serious danger. Despite these concerns, the Olympics goes on.
The Olympics will never be a perfect event, but as history has shown, there is no reason to get caught up in the problems. When planning an international event, problems will always arise. The Olympics is a major event, involving many different countries and an extraordinary amount of athletes and spectators. Conflict relating to this type of gathering is inevitable. Like every other country, Brazil has its own set of problems, but these problems will not take the joy out of the Olympics.
