The Value of Events

Sports events have had a huge and positive impact on different areas, individuals and businesses in the UK. In this blog i m going to be reviewing what impact the Commonwealth games had on Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Since the 2002 Commonwealth games, the city of Manchester has always been the centre of sporting events. Many people have benefited from the facilities left over since the Commonwealth games and are now used by big name brands, for example the city of Manchester stadium now known as the Etihad stadium is the home stadium of Manchester city football club. This 48,000 capacity stadium is one of the biggest things the Commonwealth games has had to offer and leave behind for professional athletes and teams to use.The common wealth games have also left behind the National Squash Centre, the 6,500 seat Manchester Regional Arena, English Institute of Sport, Manchester Velodrome and the Tennis Centre as well as a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Almost all sports are played in Manchester and this gives the public the opportunity to take part and learn more about different sports out there.    

Because Manchester sports city has to offer so  many sporting facilities to the public and professional athletes this is why other areas of sport are also getting a big boost because of the world class facilities. For example the economy in Manchester must have risen by people taking part in events in Manchester and then later buying sports merchandise such as sports equipment, clothing, footwear and sports memorabilia. Not only has the economy benefited from the legacy left by the Commonwealth games but also individuals have benefited too. for example new and much more developed homes have been built since the Commonwealth games and areas of Manchester are now a much more pleasant place to live in. also Manchester offers a variety of employment to individuals to work in Manchester now.  

Sports participation and  in Manchester has grown by a huge number too since the Commonwealth games . For example more people tend to go and watch both the Manchester clubs, man united and man city. the attendance of both these clubs has risen since the Commonwealth games.

The Commonwealth games will leave a legacy behind and has done a lot for the upbringing and a better future for Manchester. one example is that Manchester city football club have taught of a scheme where they will make a sixth form college for their academy players so they become professionals as well as having the knowledge of sport too. Manchester city will also welcome other students outside of Manchester city FC too. this is a great idea as it is giving young people to educate and learn more about different subjects as well as playing football.