LO3 - Major Sporting Events

Question 1

Give 2 examples of benefits of hosting a major games.

2marks

Answer 1

1. Investment in developing infrastructure/transport
2. Increased tourism/transport/spending in local economy
3. Commercial sponsors (money/external investment)
4. Sports facilities will be improved/new facilities will be built
5. Can be a catalyst for urban regeneration
6. Increase profile/increase in trade with other countries
7. Morale will be improved/national pride
8. Shop window effect
9. Employment opportunities
10. Participation may increase in some sports

Question 2

Give 2 examples of disadvantages of hosting a major sporting event
(2 marks)

Answer 2

1. Bidding to host can be expensive
2. Event could cost more to host than it raises in revenue/cost of local services mag increase
   3.Facilities are not cost effective to use after the event/ facilities may not be used after the event
   4.Negative impact on reputation if event is poorly organised
3. Other sports not involved in the event may receive less spectators/profile
   6.Mainly local benefits do not extend to other cities/areas of the country
   7.Local overcrowding/traffic
   Increased risk of terrorist attack/boycotts/protests/crime
   8.Jobs created are only temporary and not long term
   9.Environmental impact i.e. litter, affect on wildlife etc.

Question 3

Define the following terms clearly:
One-off Event.
Regular Events
Regular & Recurring Events

(3marks)

Answer 3

One- off: Only happens once in a certain place and/or time.

Regular: Happens in at the same time/set intervals but in different places.

Regular & Recurring: Happens in the same time/set intervals and same place.

Question 4

What does the term legacy mean, and what are the 3 categories for legacies?

(4 marks)

Answer 4

Legacy is the long-term effects and positive impact of having hosted a major sporting event for the country, its people and provision of activities.

The 3 types are:
Social
Economic
Sporting

Question 5

Give one example of each of the following positive legacies from hosting a major international sports event:

Sporting
Social
Economic

(3marks)

Answer 5

Sporting:
Increase participation/inspire people to participate/health and fitness benefits of more people participating
Improved/additional sports facilities
Increase media coverage of sport
Make sport more fashionable
Attract more sponsorship/funding for the sport
Sustained sporting success at elite level

Social
Improved status of the country/recognition
Feeling of well-being/morale is improved/national pride
Improved transport infrastructure
Improved/cheaper housing
Facilities can be used by local communities after the event
Understanding of other cultures improves/friendships between nations

Economic
Jobs are created
Increase investment (in area/facilities)/ bring more money to country/more funds
New sports facilities that generate money/money from admission charges
Commercial benefits/money from sponsor/external investment
Increase tourism