Is a country's olympic performance an indicator of social development? why (not)?

Question

Is a country's olympic performance an indicator of social development? why (not)?

Answer 1

No. Becuase if you have been watching the olympics many times they say that some of the athletes have come to the United States to train for the games. And you also have to realize that they allow places like guam and puerto rico to be in the olympics, but they are commonwealths of the united states, so i think that they should be a part of the US team instead of making their own teams. Just my feelings.

Answer 2

perhaps,sports can indicator comprehensive national strength