Hosting Major Spirting Events

Question 1

What are the advantages of hosting major sporting events?

Answer 1

Money 
Tourism 
Development of sport
Improves the area 
Role models can be seen 
Investments in developing transport 
Money from sponsors 
Increased participation 
Facilities can be used by the local public after the event 
Raises the status of the country 
Morale of the country is raised 
Commercial benefits.

Question 2

Potential legacy (benefit) of hosting a major sporting event?

Answer 2

Introduction of new sports
Focus attention on minority sports
Employment for local people increased
Transport and facilities have been improved by local people
Long term business benefits such as increase in trade
More sporting facilities

Question 3

Drawbacks of Hosting Major Events?

Answer 3

Potential loss of money
Increase in pollution
Increase in traffic
Increase in the chance of a terrorist attack.
Homes knocked down to build new stadiums.
Facilities can end up not being used after the event unless their future use is planned
Bidding for the event can be expensive and you still may not win the bid.
If the event is run poorly it may have a negative impact on the status of the country.