Global sporting events Flashcards
creation of modern Olympics
- founded by Baron Piere DeCubertin
- influenced by public schools - modern Olympic games were influenced by the Dover games, ancient games, sportsmanship, world peace and William Penny Brooks - Much Wenlock games
aims and values of the modern Olympics
- taking part and amateurism - for the love of sport Taking part
- peace and union / Remove and refuge prejudice discrimination
- fair play and set good examples in sport and develop role models
- balance between the mind and the body / character development
Berlin political exploitation of Olympic games
1936 - propaganda
Hitler attempted to use the games to show ideals of Nazi party and gain sympathy around the world - belived a successful game would showcase the power of Germany under his control
- Black American athlete Jesse Owen and disproved Hitlers Theory
Mexico political exploitation of Olympic games
1968 - human rights
games provided opportunity for black athletes to protest against the civil rights violations occurring in USA at this time
- boycott of the games didn’t come into effect
- 2 American athletes protested - Tommie Smith and John Carlos
- raised a ‘ black power salute’ on the podium after winning bronze and gold
Munich political exploitation of Olympic games
1972 - terrorism
Provided an opportunity for Palestine terrorist group ‘black September’ to make a political statement in attempt to achieve their goals
- wanted to put pressure on the Israeli Government to release 234 Palestinians who were held in prison
- took 11 Israeli Olympic team members kept hostage - all 11 died failed rescue
Moscow political exploitation of Olympic games
1980 - boycott
following USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan, USA lead a boycott of the Olympic games
- 66 countries declined to attend the games
LA political exploitation of Olympic games
1984 - boycott
In response to USA leading a boycott in 1980, USSR lead a boycott at LA Olympic games
- 14 countries took part in the boycott - mainly communist nations who oppose capitalistic views of USA and over commercialization of the Olympic
case study
Rio de Janeiro
People of Rio de Janeiro where promised a new improved life from profits of the game but instead
- People were rehomed to make room for stadiums twice
- Transport became longer to get to places
- Violence, murder and robbery increased since the games
- No legacy plan - sporting facilities now left abandoned and empty
social impact of hosting a global sporting event
positives -
Money brought into the host city is spent on local services / improved transport systems
Hosting can bring pride to nation
Improved facilities for locals to use after
negatives -
Some areas of the country see no benefit
People are moved and rehomed
Cost of events leads to negative press
For period of event, price of things are increased
sport impact of hosting a global sporting event
positives -
Increase the portfolio of minority sports New role models Increase participation
New venue leaves a legacy
Athletes of home country are given more motivation
Increase in fundings for all sports involved
negatives -
Facilities can be left unused due to costs
Poor performance from a sport means less funding and Increases in participation don’t last
Pressure can cause athletes to overtrain
Reward of winning may persuade athletes to cheat
economic impact of hosting a global sporting event
positives -
Jobs are created for local people
Commercial benefits bring in revenue to host nation / Tourism money is brought into
negatives -
Bidding to host games/ Hosting can be is costly
Jobs aren’t permanent
New facilities are expensive to maintain
political impact of hosting a global sporting event
positives -
Jobs are created for local people
Commercial benefits bring in revenue to host nation / Tourism money is brought into
negatives -
Overspending can lead to criticism
Terrorist attack - government under microscope
If the host country performs poorly - negative view of government
