Hosting Global Sporting Events

Question 1

Give examples of a global sporting event

Answer 1

• Olympics
• Football World Cup
• Wimbledon
• Tour de France
• Six Nations

Question 2

Positive sporting impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 2

1) Development of new facilities -> can be used by community after the event

2) Raises the profile of the sport

3) Increased funding for the sport involved

Question 3

Negative sporting impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 3

1) The facilities used for the event may become redundant

2) Sport only promoted on short term basis -> gradual decline in interest / participation

3) Deviance within the sport is more likely to be highlighted

Question 4

Positive social impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 4

1) Improved transport systems in local area

2) Accommodation for the event can be used by the community afterwards

3) Sense of pride / unity for host city / nation

Question 5

Negative social impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 5

1) Only the host city gets the benefits of improved transport, accommodation, infrastructure

2) Local inhabitants may be forced to vacate land for the event

3) Increase in pollution, traffic, risk of crime throughout the event in local area

Question 6

Positive economic impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 6

1) More jobs created

2) Increased tourism -> more money coming into local economy

3) Shop window effect -> strong trade links with other countries

Question 7

Negative economic impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 7

1) Jobs are temporary -> potentially leading to unemployment

2) Bidding to host is very expensive

3) The event may cost more to host than it makes leading to an economic loss

Question 8

Positive political impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 8

1) Political leaders can gain credit / votes if the hosting of an event is successful

2) Creates national pride and unity

3) May attract more trade / investment if successful in hosting

Question 9

Negative political impacts of hosting a global sporting event (3)

Answer 9

1) If anything goes wrong e.g. terrorism -> the leader / government will take majority of the blame

2) If the event goes over budget, the population will not be happy and there will be decreased funds for regeneration of the county

3) Political protest may embarrass government e.g. Mexico City 1968