Some countries invest in specialized training centers for top

athletes rather than in public sports facilities. Do you think

this is a positive or a negative development?

(V) invest in= allocate money to sth= sponsor= fund=

support sb financially= assist sb in sth

(a) specialized= professional-> (v) specialize in/ focus on/ -

> (adv)exclusively

(n) training centers= sports centre /facilities= gym= fitness

centre=sports complex= stadium

top athletes= professional (a,n)= sportsman= players

top= excellent= outstanding= brilliant=elite= talented

(talent(n))= leading

1.investment in public sports facilities: detect and nurture

potential sports talents

- investment at local level: sports schools, events ,

playgrounds for the whole public-> (it is ...

that)_unknown, young talents: vital - source of future top

athletes -> sustainable growth of professional sports( #

invest in specialized training centers?)

- e.g.

2. investment in public sports facilities: essential to promote

the public health.

- public sports facilities: produce healthy economists,

Scientists, politician, teachers, businessmen- grow wealth,

defend the country, make innovations... # not be

done/fulfilled by a certain groups of top athletes.

- Investments: originally raised from public taxes - justified

to allocated taxes to public services, including sports

facilities.

3. invest in specialized training centers for top athletes: - national pride- boost domestic sports- host international events (Seagames)- promote national image.CONCLUSION: IF CHOOSE ONE OF THEM -> PRIORITISE PUBLIC HEALTH