Hosting Global Sporting Events

Question 1

Examples of global sporting events

Answer 1

• olympics
• world cup/world championship
• major events e.g. F1

Question 2

What makes a successful global sporting event?

Answer 2

• excellent facilities, delivered on time
• excellent performances by home athletes
• well organised event
• excellent infrastructure
• helpful volunteers

Question 3

Sporting impacts of hosting global sporting events

Answer 3

Positives:
• increased funding
• world class facilities
• increased participation (legacy)
• increased profile

Negatives:
• pressure to perform
• funding is short term
• upkeep of facilities
• no evidence of legacy

Question 4

Social impacts of hosting global sporting events

Answer 4

Positives:
• improved infrastructure
• improved funding/regeneration
• housing
• shop window effect

Negatives:
• increased threat of terror/crime
• disruption to normal life
• environmental issues
• local communities evicted during regeneration

Question 5

Economic impacts of hosting global sporting events

Answer 5

Positives:
• increased tourism
• increased income from spectators
• increased trade opportunities

Negatives:
• cost of hosting
• most host cities make a loss
• higher taxes
• reduction in funding elsewhere

Question 6

Political impacts of hosting global sporting events

Answer 6

Positives:
• reflects well on ruling party
• shop window effect
• nation building/national pride

Negatives:
• cost
• environmental issues
• unsuccessful games
• negative reflection against government