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Agree or disagree: The Olympic Games should be held in one permanent location
賛成か反対か:オリンピックは毎回、決まった1か所で開催すべきだ
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賛成(Yes)で話すなら
I agree that the Olympic Games should be held in one permanent location.
- cost savingsHost cities often spend huge amounts on new stadiums that are rarely used afterwards. A permanent site would allow the same facilities to be used again and again.
- less wasteBuilding new venues every few years has a large environmental impact. Using one location would reduce construction and help the Games become more sustainable.
- neutralityThe process of choosing host cities has sometimes been linked to bribery and political pressure. A permanent location, such as Greece, the birthplace of the Olympics, could avoid this problem.
反対(No)で話すなら
I disagree. The Olympics should continue to move between different countries.
- global spiritThe Games are meant to belong to the whole world. Holding them in different regions gives people on every continent a chance to experience the event in person.
- local benefitsHosting can leave lasting benefits, such as better transport and sports facilities. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics, for example, are remembered for speeding up the development of modern infrastructure in Japan.
- practical problemsA single location would face problems with security, climate, and long travel distances. It would also be unfair to athletes and fans from countries far away from that location.
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QWouldn't a permanent site go against the Olympic idea of bringing the world together?
I understand that concern. However, the Games already bring the world together through the athletes and global broadcasts. People everywhere can watch the events live, so I don't think the location needs to change to keep that spirit.
Q:開催地を固定すると、世界を1つにするというオリンピックの理念に反しませんか。
A:その懸念は分かります。しかし、大会はすでに選手たちと世界中への中継によって世界を結びつけています。どこにいても競技を生で見られるので、その精神を保つために開催地を変える必要はないと思います。
QWhere would be the best permanent location?
Greece would be a symbolic choice, as it is where the Olympics began. However, it would need international funding to maintain the facilities. Another option would be to have a small number of cities take turns, which could be a realistic compromise.
Q:固定するなら、どこが最適ですか。
A:オリンピック発祥の地であるギリシャは象徴的な選択でしょう。ただし、施設の維持には国際的な資金が必要です。少数の都市が持ち回りで開催するという方法も、現実的な妥協案になりえます。
QWhat did Japan gain from hosting the Tokyo 2020 Games?
I think the benefits were limited, because most events were held without spectators due to the pandemic. Japan did gain some new facilities, but several venues have been costly to maintain since then. This is one reason I support a different system.
Q:東京2020大会の開催で日本は何を得ましたか。
A:パンデミックでほとんどの競技が無観客だったので、得たものは限られていたと思います。新しい施設はいくつかできましたが、その後の維持に費用がかかっている会場もあります。これも私が別の仕組みを支持する理由の1つです。
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