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  • XXJo
    University: Zhejiang University
    Nationality: China
    February 27, 2021 at 6:59 am

    Currently, there is a widespread belief that the government should spend more money in support of the arts than in support of athletics such as state-sponsored Olympic teams. However, from my perspective, I believe that the athletics are as important as the arts. Both of them need to be taken care of by the government.

    In the first place, by spending money in support of the arts, the government may develop people’s interests in arts. Sponsoring the museum can help attract more people to have a visit in museum. Since the people are more willing to go to the museum, they are more likely to learn and admire the arts. For example, Shanghai Museum opens for free on holidays because of the sponsorship of the government, which makes Shanghai Museum popular among the locals. People will learn how to appreciate the paintings of different artists and learn the history of modern art. Some teenagers may even choose to major in art when they attend university.

    Besides, by supporting athletics, the government can help build people’s confidence of the country. The more the government invests in the athletics, the better equipment and trainings the state-sponsored Olympic teams receive. Having more advanced resources, the teams are more likely to perform better in the Olympic Games.  For example, the Chinese government spent a lot of money in building new training centers for the national table tennis team, hiring nutritional experts and experienced coaches so that athletes can enjoy better environment and training. In 2008 Olympics, the national table tennis team won all the gold medals in the game. Whenever a foreigner asks me to introduce one thing about China, I would not hesitate to tell him about the table tennis team.

    In conclusion, it is necessary for the government to spend money in support of the arts as well as in support of athletics such as state-sponsored Olympic teams.