global sporting events Flashcards
describe the background of the modern Olympic Games
- the ancient Olympic Games
- Cotswold Olympics as an annual sporting comp
- the ‘games ethic’ of English Public Schools
- the Much Wenlock Olympian Games which were run by Dr William Penny Brookes
what are the aims of the modern Olympic games
- development of competitors - to develop thier physical and moral qualities
- to promote international goodwill/ world peace = encourage international cooperation
- unity of competitors = bringing people together through a festival of sport held every few years
- to educate young people = to improve their international understanding
describe the Olympic values
- respect e.g. for all countries, cultures and invididuals
- excellence e.g. to achieve the best of your ability
- friendship e.g. promotion of friendly competition, friendship between nations
- courage e.g. personal sacrifice for sporting goals
- determination e.g. perseverence to succeed despite barriers
- inspiration e.g. role models inspire next generation to succeed
- equality e.g. all nations having equal opportunities - spirit of inclusivity
when was the firs tmodern olympics taken place
Athens 1896
when did berlin olympics take place
1936
when did mexico city olympics take place
1968
when did Munich olympics take place
1972
when did the Moscow olympics take place
1980
when did the LA Olympics take place
1984
describe the political exploitation of the Berlin Olympic Games
berlin 1936: Third Reich Ideology:
- hitler used games to promote Nazi propaganda
- Hitlet was keen to display Nazi supremacy (Aryan Race)
- Hitler wanted to show German efficiency under Nazi control e.g. Olympic stadium and village all built on schedule
- German athletes trained full time prior to the games to show their supremacy
- removed anti-sematic posters making it look better to the outside world
- to Hitler’s embarrassment a group of African American athletes won 13 medlas, including Jesse Owens. Hitler refused to present Owen’s with his medals
describe the political exploitation of the Mexico City Olympics
- countries threatened to boycott the games if Souh Africa were allowed to attend the games due to the apartheid
- African American athletes (Tommy Smith and John Carlos) used medal ceremonies to protest about lack of civil rights in the USA
- protest was known as the Black Power Saulte
- athletes wore gloves & raised their fist to symbolis black power and unity
- they carried their shoes to represent black poverty
- Peter Norman (australian athlete) who came 2nd place wore human rights badge in support of the civil rights movement and he suggested the back glove to the Americans
describe the political exploitations of the Munch Olympics `
- before the Olympics 8 Palestinian terrorists** (Black September Group)** broke into Isreali athletes’ rooms, killed 2 and held 9 hostage for 24 hours
- all hostages, 5 terrorists and a German police officer were killed during a shoot out
- thye had demanded 234 Palestinian political prisoners be released by the Isreali government
- became known as the **Munich Massacre **
describe the political exploitations of the Moscow Olympics
- more than 60 invited nations did not take part
- the protest was against the host country’s military invasion of Afghanistan
- the British hockey, fencing and equestrian teams all chose to boycott, only 6000 competitors took part instead of 10,000
- the boycott was lead by the USA
describe the political exploitation of the LA Olympics
- this was the first commercialised games and the USA’s stirred up anti-Soviet propaganda
- the official reason given for USSR’s absence was fear over lack of security by the hosts
- but the real reason is believed to be retaliation over the 1980 boycott led by the USA
- 14 other nations joined the boycott
what are the positive sporting impacts of hosting a global event
- a higher profile for the sport - lead to participation & watching a particular sport
- more funding for elite sport e.g. Rugby World Cup 2015
- sponsorship for performers/ NGBs
- better organisation and administration of sport
- positive role modelling/ inspiration
- increased respect for Paralympic sport e.g. boccia
- legacy: world class facilities and potential for increased participation e.g. Chris Hoy veledrome
