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Why The Olympics Should Be Held More Often

Once every four years just isn't enough.

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Why The Olympics Should Be Held More Often

Like most of the world, I've been consumed by the Summer Olympic games going on in Rio de Janeiro. Part of what makes the Olympics such a grand spectacle is the fact that we must wait four years for it to come around for only two weeks. But what if we didn't wait that long between each Olympics? For one thing, there would be interest in sports all-around. In the U.S., we tend to focus solely on baseball, basketball, and football, with a few others sprinkled in. Over the Olympics duration, we get exposed to sports that don't get the same attention throughout the year, or even at all. The variety of events in the Olympics can perhaps get people interested in sports they never would have imagined taking an interest in.

Most importantly, the Olympics should be held every year to increase global unity. This year's Rio games are the perfect example of how the Olympics can harmonize the world. 2016 has been riddled with horrific attacks and turmoil both in the U.S. and abroad. The media projects violence on us daily, but since the games began, that focus has diminished, and the athletes representing us with pride and class have taken over newscasts. Even before the Olympic torch was lit, headlines could only focus on the uphill battles the host city needed to climb before the games, including the threat of the Zika virus, unclean water, and Olympic facilities. While this has still been a topic of discussion, it has been overshadowed by the stellar performances athletes have given in Rio, from Michael Phelps to Simone Biles and more.

For only two weeks, the Olympics can make people around the world forget about their hardships and unfortunate realities and get lost in sport. It is certainly a treat when it comes around, but it would be much sweeter if it occurred every year.

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