Global sporting events

Question 1

Who established the first modern Olympic games and what were the aims

Answer 1

Baron Pierre de Coubertin

promote development of physical and moral qualities in sport
spread Olympic principles
bring together athletes
educate young people

Question 2

What are the Olympic values

Answer 2

encourage effort
preserve human dignity
develop harmony

Question 3

What is the British Olympic Association (BOA)

Answer 3

formed in 1905
dependent on commercial sponsorship not government funded
plans and executes Team GC participation

Question 4

What is the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Answer 4

1894
Owns all rights to Olympics
Appoints host cities

Question 5

Give 5 examples of political exploitation of the Olympic games

Answer 5

Berlin 1936- Hitler
Mexico city 1968- Arpartheid
Munich 1972- Palestinian terrorism
Moscow 1980- US boycott
Los Angeles 1984- Soviet Union boycott response

Question 6

Societal Impact of hosting a global sporting event

Answer 6

Adv: raises profile
new upgraded venues
increase in funding for sports involved

Disadv: new facilities not used (Barcelona 1992)
lesser known sports suffer

Question 7

Societal impact on hosting sporting event

Answer 7

Adv: more money
events give pride

Disadv: local inhabitants kicked out
not everywhere benefits from new stuff

Question 8

economic impact of hosting a sporting event

Answer 8

Adv: increased income
more jobs
increased tourism

Disadv: bidding can be expensive
if events fail- loss of revenue

Question 9

political impact of hosting a sporting event

Answer 9

Adv: staging event can bring unity
city used as a shop window

Disadv: nation does bad reflects on political party
protests can be embarrassing