Which of the following is a potential downside of hosting a major sport event?

• A. Debt reduction
• B. Decrease in tourism
• C. Permanent job creation
• D. Debt, displacement and underutilized facilities

Answer: (D)

Hosting a major sport event can require massive upfront investment in stadiums, transport, security, and infrastructure, which often leads to high levels of debt or ongoing financial strain for the host area. In addition, large projects can disrupt communities—people and businesses may be displaced during construction or face rising costs of living. After the event, many facilities and venues may sit largely unused, leaving expensive assets that are costly to maintain without generating proportional long-term benefits. This combination of increased debt, social disruption, and lingering underutilized facilities is the clearest and most significant downside of hosting such events.

Debt reduction would be a positive outcome, not a downside. Hosting can also attract more tourists, and while some jobs are created, they are frequently temporary rather than permanent.