3.1.11. Hosting Global Sporting Events

Question 1

Positives on sport:

Answer 1

+ increased profile of sports involved and may lead to increased participation/ performance

+ event can focus on minority sports which may increase participation e.g. wheel chair rugby

+ increases organisation of sport e.g. NGBs and sports science

+ increased funding for sports e.g. commercial sponsorships

+ new or upgraded facilities

Question 2

Negatives on sport:

Answer 2

• non-Olympic minority sports reduce profile
• fundraising diverted to Olympic sports
• increased chance of deviance and then likely to be highlighted in media
• redundant facilities aren’t used properly after event

Question 3

Social positives:

Answer 3

+ more money brought into city or country can benefit local economy

+ event can give pride to host nation or city and help with ‘nation building’

+ improved use of sporting facilities by local community

+ improved transport systems

+ accommodation and other facilities built for event can be used by the community

Question 4

Social negatives:

Answer 4

• some areas of the country may not get the same benefits as the host city
• some areas of the country don’t benefit from improvements to infrastructure and transport systems
• local people may have to vacate land being used for sports venues

Question 5

Economic positives:

Answer 5

+ increased income leads to positive economic impact e.g. money brought in from spectators and ppts

+ more jobs created through building of facilities, transport infrastructure and support jobs

+ increased tourism, increases money into local economy

+ showcase the country/ shop window effect

Question 6

Economic negatives:

Answer 6

• bidding for events can be expensive e.g. 2018 FIFA world cup failed bid £21 million
• hosting events can cause an economic loss e.g. 1976 Montreal Olympics took 30 yrs to pay off
• employment opportunities are temporary
• if events or ppts are linked with failure it can lead to loss of revenue in merchandising sales

Question 7

Political positives:

Answer 7

+ political parties and their leaders can gain credit for a successful bid

+ an event can bring unity and a sense of purpose to a country

+ ‘shop window’ effect for a country or cities culture or political system

+ if event successful, it may attract more investment and trade

Question 8

Political negatives:

Answer 8

• if cost of event is too high or over budget, this can impact on loss of votes and decreased government economic resources
• if something goes wrong, politicians have to take responsibility
• if host nation performs poorly, it can reflect badly on political party and may reduce national self estee,
• lack of legacy may make government unpopular
• protests by athletes or spectators may undermine event/ embarrass government