global sporting events

Question 1

Background of Olympics: who created the Olympic games ?

Answer 1

Baron Pierre De Coubertin in 1896 after being influenced by ancient Greek games, the ethos and cult of athleticism of public schools and the Much Wenlock games created by Dr William Penny Brookes

Question 2

aims of the olympics

Answer 2

• promote the development of physical and moral qualities
• spread the principles of international goodwill and fair play
• bring together athletes of the world
• educate young people through sport and role models

Question 3

values of the Olympics (FRED ICE)

Answer 3

friendship, respect, excellence, determination, inspiration, courage, and equality

Question 4

international Olympic committee

Answer 4

world governing body created in 1894, own the rights to the symbol, responsible for selecting host cities

Question 5

British Olympic committee

Answer 5

responsible for: the selection and supporting of team GB, Olympic bids, and the promotion of the Olympics movement through the UK

Question 6

Paralympics

Answer 6

originated as a competition for veterans injured in war, more disabled groups added in 1976 and the first games held in 1980

Question 7

Berlin, 1936

Answer 7

propaganda: Hitler promoted Aryan supremacy and refused to present Jesse Owens with a gold medal after they were won by numerous black athletes

Question 8

Mexico City, 1968

Answer 8

protest: by Tommie Smith and John Carlos against apartheid in South Africa and USA by raising a fist in a black glove on the podium to promote black power, they were suspended from the games and expelled from the village

Question 9

Munich, 1972

Answer 9

terrorism, 8 palestinian terrorists broke into the israeli athletes rooms killed 2 and held 9 hostage for 24hr, all hostages 5 terrorists and one officer killed during a shootout

Question 10

Moscow, 1980

Answer 10

Boycott, lead by USA against soviet union who had invaded Afghanistan, more than 60 invited nations didn’t take part

Question 11

LA, 1984

Answer 11

Boycott, by soviet union over fear of lack of security by the hosts, 16 (mainly communist) nations didn’t take part

Question 12

sporting advantages

Answer 12

high profile for sport, more funding for elite sport, sponsor for performers, positive role models, legacy of world class facilities

Question 13

sporting disadvantages

Answer 13

underused facilities, short term participation increase, smaller sports likely to be sidelined, deviances hyped up by media e.g. doping

Question 14

social advantages

Answer 14

showcasing of country, sense of pride, social intergration, volunteering opportunities, lower crime rates, increased pap and infrastructure

Question 15

social disadvantages

Answer 15

locals may be displaced, increases local prices, benefits only felt by the minority, increased nationalism, terrorism/pollution threats

Question 16

political advantages

Answer 16

doing well reflects good politically, more trade opportunities, pride and unity, employment opportunities, increased gov popularity

Question 17

political disadvantages

Answer 17

high cost, terrorism/protest, lack of legacy could reflect badly, failure may reduce national pride, environment damage

Question 18

economic advantages

Answer 18

income from tourism, improved economy due to employment, new businesses attracted

Question 19

economic diadvantages

Answer 19

expensive bidding process, high cost of hosting, limited long term costs