in conclusion although there are disadvantages to holding the olympic games it is gonerally agreed that the host city gains overall in terms of improvements in facilities and infrastructure but this is not all according to stevenson 1994 "the olympics make other people aware of your country and what's there . it's way to make a statement to the word that your community is a destination " not only do the improved facilities remain after the games have gone but the city also becomes a significant place in its own right