Question

In 1990 the city of Atlanta was awarded this prestigious international athletic competition that was to take place 6 years later and boost the city's economy for years to come

Answer 1

In 1990 the city of Atlanta was awarded the opportunity to host the prestigious games known as  Olympics( international athletic competition ) that was to take place 6 years later and boost the city's economy for years to come

Explanation:

It is that Atlanta within 10 years of hosting the Olympic  game the city witnessed around US$1.8bn development in terms of hotels, office premises, residential buildings and entertainment venues being developed

Some of the very important benefits of hosting Olympic games are:-

1. Increased Tourism:-The number of foreign tourist visiting the country increases and so does the people who intend to do business.
2. It encourages development of the world class sporting facilities in such countries leading to a rise in the sport infrastructure.
3. The infrastructural development of the countries witness a drastic change as the development of railways and roads take place in a rapid manner.Thus leading to a development in the infrastructural facilities.
4. The major sporting events demands large investment in making stadium and hotels for the athletes and people coming from other countries leading to the creation of extra jobs