Although the Montreal Olympics was best known for the huge debt it racked up and the racist scandals of the Republic of China and the New Zealand national team. There were many great aspects of the Olympics that not only impacted Montreal as a city, but as Canada as a country in whole. The Montreal summer Olympics impact ranged from the Canadian Olympic Association to the social impact had on the city of Montreal.
The Canadian Olympic committee is more modern, and efficient in part due to the Montreal Olympics. This was due to serious reevaluation after the games, and developing programs to help improve Canadian athletes. This in turn inspired a generation of young Canadian athletes to pursue the podium in the Olympics. The hard work and dedication payed off for some individuals such as Sylvie Bernier and Mark Tewksbury, both of whom went on to win gold medals in their respective sports.
The sports official in Canada also got impacted by the Montreal Olympics, as Canadian sports officials rarely ever acted as officials in international events. Many Canadian and Quebec started up programs to train minor officials, which some have continued until they reached major official. The Montreal Olympics helped broaden Canadian horizons as it meant Canadians had more influence on an international stage
The biggest impact of the Montreal summer Olympics was the major social and cultural impact it had on the city of Montreal. The Olympics served as way for Montreal to be exposed to world community, while simultaneously bring its community together. It also heightened civic spirit, and invigorate national economics. The Olympics help cities learn about it residents, and their ability at innovation and creativity. This can be shown as one the major impacts of the Olympics was the legacy of knowledge and developed ability which helped pave way for other sporting events to come to Montreal. These events included The Formula 1 Grand Prix, and The Montreal International Marathon. This showed how the Montreal Olympics helped elevate the national image and helped improve the quality of citizens in the greater Montreal area.
In conclusion although the Montreal Olympics were best known for the debt it racked up and the racial boycotts that took place, the Olympics overall had a major positive impact on the country of Canada and the city of Montreal. These impacts ranged making Montreal have there community strengthened by the games to having Canadian officials have a more prominent role in international competitions. These impacts and many more all helped make the Montreal summer Olympics a positive experience.
In conclusion although the Montreal Olympics were best known for the debt it racked up and the racial boycotts that took place, the Olympics overall had a major positive impact on the country of Canada and the city of Montreal. These impacts ranged making Montreal have there community strengthened by the games to having Canadian officials have a more prominent role in international competitions. These impacts and many more all helped make the Montreal summer Olympics a positive experience.