The FIFA World Cup 2010 being played in South Africa is crucial to the South Africans and the continent of Africa as well. The social and economic impact of the 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa is far reaching into all sectors of interest; here’s more to it.
Firstly, the FIFA World Cup being played in South Africa will help enhance the image of South Africa, similar to how the Beijing Olympics worked out for China and helped them increase their appeal as a tourist destination. An improved image of the country, thus, gives a boost to the economy of the country considerably and South Africa will be hoping for a significant boost in this way.
Secondly, national cohesion has been a debate of great interest in South Africa of late. When during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Nelson Mandela made an appearance, it brought out a feeling of unison in the South Africans. They will be hoping for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to do the same for them.
Finally, the hosting of an event as big as the FIFA World Cup, will give some well-needed spotlight to addressing of various social problems that exist in South Africa. South Africa has long been trying to deal with various problems, with assistance from Nelson Mandela. An event like the FIFA World Cup fixes the world’s eyes on the country and provides more opportunities to deal with these problems.
In this way, a social and economic impact of the 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa is much needed by the South Africans and will hopefully help them deal with the addressing of various problems.
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June 18, 2010 at 7:45 pm
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