Does sport merit the vast sums of money that are spent on it?

1. vast sums of money

1.1. build the sports facilities and infrastructure - stadiums, swimming pools, gymnasiums, indoor facilities, tennis courts, etc

1.2. prizes, trophies

1.3. sponsorship

1.4. transfer fees

1.5. hosting and organisation of events

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4. Politics: the structures and facilities - can be a source of national pride e.g. Bird's Nest stadium in China built for the Beijing Olympics

5. sport

5.1. competitive

5.1.1. sacrifice, intensity, contention for prize

5.2. non-competitive

5.2.1. relaxation , fun,

5.3. team games

5.3.1. soccer, basketball,etc

5.4. individual games

5.4.1. tennis, boxing, etc

5.5. physical activity

6. merit

6.1. Does sport deserve the vast sums of money ...?

6.2. should sport enjoy the vast sums of money...?

6.3. Is sport worthy of the large amounts pf money...

7. for/pros- yes sport deserves the vast sums of money spent on it

7.1. economic : benefit to the country as the facility can become a tourist attraction

7.1.1. social: health benefit for all people as they have many avenues for exercise and recreation/ relaxation

8. definitions :

9. against/cons

9.1. No sport does not deserve the vast sums of money spent on it

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