Olympic Opening Ceremony Analysis

Every four years the world gets ready for the Olympics. We root for our perspective countries and form strong bonds with the competitors through our TV screens. However, one never stops to think about what goes in to making this large event a reality. It takes seven years from the day a host city is chosen to the actual opening ceremony (IOC, 2015). Behind the scenes of this movement is the International Olympic Committee. The IOC is a large component of the Olympic Movement. In addition to making sure they are upholding the values that the Olympics represent; they must also take care of all the technicalities that bring the games to life. This can easily bring a discrepancy to what these games are truly about. It is difficult to find a balance between upholding every value that is attributed to the Olympics as well as making sure they are a commercial and economical success. Due to this, contradictions often come about. The Olympics are a not-for-profit organization, however, it is technically essential for them to create profit for their corporate sponsors (IOC). When the IOC chooses a city for the winter or summer …show more content…
The world learns to put aside the differences that plague us in order to engage in friendly competition. Even though the games are definitely no stranger to corruption, scandal, and controversy, the very root of it should always remain the same. It can be difficult to get the best of both worlds: commercial success and upholding the values that the Olympics were built on. The world is constantly changing, and the games must keep up with it in order to be feasible. However, the most important thing should be to always put social responsibility, ethical fairness, and the sport itself first. This should be done before any other factor can be considered, including the financial aspects. The Olympics will always be a spectacle for the world to take two weeks in the summer or winter to pause and