subject: South Africa Hosting The World Cup 2010 [print this page] The World Cup 2010 is a great booster for the economy in South Africa, the host country of the cup this year. It is the biggest sport event in the world with millions of people watching it, from every corner of this globe. It is one of the most important chances for South Africa to show that it can organize and handle such important events, while benefit from hosting the World Cup 2010.
South Africa has large shoes to fill, since the World Cup 2006 was very successful; however, it seems that the country took the hosting of World Cup 2010 seriously and has been working towards the great goal which is a perfect tournament.
Hosting the World Cup 2010 is very important because the country can benefit from the massive constructions of stadiums, facilities, hotels and restaurants. There have been numerous jobs created the last few years due to the World Cup, since the country is expecting thousands of tourists and athletes to visit it during the Cup and the games. All these tourists will bring revenues the likes the country has never seen before. The World Cup is a great chance and a great bet for South Africa.
South Africa has been suffering from an abysmal economy; hosting the World Cup 2010 is great news because all major sporting events are great economy boosters. The Olympic Games in Atlanta or Beijing created thousands of job positions and were 100% profitable. What is more, the World Cup can offer the world a positive view of this tormented country.
The World Cup is been hosted in nine cities and ten stadiums. South Africa had to build some stadiums in order to be able to host all 32 teams that participate in this global event, and offer them the best possible facilities for training. The elite teams of the world are in South Africa now ready to play for the most infamous trophy in soccer. With the various national teams also come the various fans. South Africa is expecting thousands of fans who are coming from all over the world to celebrate the great feast of soccer. This is the best tourism boost that the country can imagine and it's not allowed to miss the chance to present its best to the world.
It is estimated that hosting the World Cup 2010 has created more than 100,000 jobs in South Africa. The country has started investing on more comprehensive and sophisticated infrastructure, such as the rapid rail system, ameliorating its airport, highways and anything that can enhance and support social and economical growth in the country. The greatest advantage is of course the generation of employment for so many people.
Hosting the World Cup 2010 South Africa is sending a message to the entire world; Africa is not a forgotten continent and its countries are not third world countries. They have the ability and the know how to host and organize great events. This world cup has brought money, tourism and enhanced infrastructure to this country.
by: Soophott Lert
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