Evaluation of global sporting events

Question 1

Advantages to sport (5 things)

Answer 1

1. Increased funding
2. Development of world class facilities
3. Improved awareness of sports (including minority sports)
4. Increased participation (elite role models inspiring others)
5. Helps develop excellence in sport though improved structure / pathways

Question 2

Disadvantages to sport (6 things)

Answer 2

1. Wasted facilities after the event
2. Disproportionate funding: minority sports can suffer
3. Decrease in participation after the event (temporary affect)
4. If unsuccessful, it can have a negative effect on the profile of the sport
5. Too much pressure on athletes to succeed
6. Any deviance / scandals will have a negative effect on the sport

Question 3

Advantages on society (4 things)

Answer 3

1. Gives a sense of identity or pride in their country and brings people together = nation building
2. Develop patriotism
3. Appeasement (satisfy, fulfil, gratify) = people enjoy the experience
4. Money through tourism can be spent on the local community

Question 4

Disadvantage on society (6 things)

Answer 4

1. People may be displaced / disrupted by the development required
2. During the event, local prices may increase
3. Focus and investment given to the event rather than long term local issues
4. The benefits may not be relevant or felt by the majority of local people
5. Positive effects can be short lived and leave other problems behind
6. May cause resentment in other areas / countries

Question 5

Advantages on the economy (6 things)

Answer 5

1. Increased income to the host country (through sponsors and tourism)
2. Creation of jobs
3. Possible increase in trade and exporting = commercial factors
4. Improved infra-structure (transport)
5. Increased investment in local public facilities
6. Can raise the status of the country on a global stage = ‘shop window’ effect , as only the positive sides of the country are shown to tourists and through the media = more trade and tourism

Question 6

Disadvantages on the economy (5 things)

Answer 6

1. Bidding for the event is expensive and if the country doesn’t win then no money comes back in
2. Might lead to debt of financial strain
3. Increase in taxes for local people to fund the event
4. Many jobs that are created are only temporary
5. If events / participants are linked to failure or deviant behaviour, then sponsors can be negatively affected

Question 7

Advantages to politics (4 things)

Answer 7

1. Successful host can make a government appear successful
2. Employment oppertunities may improve government popularity (votes)
3. Can bring unity to the country and a sense of purpose which is good for the government = nation building
4. Can raise the status of the country on a global stage = ‘shop window’ effect, as only the positive sides of the country are shown to tourists and through the media

Question 8

Disadvantages on politics (6 things)

Answer 8

1. Financial cost of hosting may make the political party unpopular
2. Increased threat of terrorism / security risks
3. If the host country doesn’t perform well it may lower nations esteem
4. Negative environmental impacts (litter can decrease popularity of a political party)
5. If the legacy of the event is poor (facility use, participation rates) could reflect badly as public money has been poorly spent
6. Political protest can look bad on the country