Impoverished people worldwide face eviction and a large diaspora every four years as host cities evict them to use the land for Olympic stadiums and parking lots. While the Olympic Games can provide a sense of awe for those with a stable income and fulfilled basic needs, this is not always the case for people living in poverty. The effects of the Olympic Games on the impoverished do not receive high recognition while the grandeur of the event remains highly publicized. For athletes and viewers, the Olympic Games creates a time of elite competition however, the event often has different effects on the host nation’s impoverished. Countries each take turns hosting the Olympic Games and often spend billions of dollars preparing for and running the event.

To a serious athlete, there is no greater goal and accomplishment than to come home with an Olympic medal. Today, the games bring together the world’s best athletes to compete on behalf of their respective countries.

The ancient Olympic Games took place centuries ago on a relatively small scale.

Real life hunger games in the olympics