Globalisation of Sport

Question 1

Positive impacts of hosting

Answer 1

1. Can help raise status of country on a global stage
2. Can lead to increase funding for sport
3. Create new jobs for locals
4. Leads to development of facilities available for all
5. Can increase participation in sports, as it inspires people
6. Can raise awareness of health and fitness

Question 2

Negative impacts of hosting

Answer 2

1. People may be displaced by the development requirements
2. Prices of things may increase locally for period of event
3. Focus given to event than to longer term local issues
4. Positive effects may be be short lived and leave other problems behind
5. Hosting an event may cause resentment in other areas/countries

Question 3

Benefits of freedom of movement

Answer 3

1. Sport is now classified as ‘big business’, therefore sport acts as a global market place for sports participants
2. National and international laws have been passed to allow greater movement between countries
3. Easier to access to travel has allowed spectators to follow their teams abroad and watch them play. Availability and cheapness of ticket prices has helped make travelling more accessible.
4. Global tours and competitions
5. Financial incentives for clubs and players