Major Sporting Events

Question 1

What is a one off event?

Answer 1

Held once, at a certain place and at a certain time

Question 2

Example of a one off event

Answer 2

Olympics

Question 3

What is a regular event

Answer 3

Most sporting events are regular, they are held annually, biannually or every 4 years

Question 4

Example of a annual event

Answer 4

Champions league final
Could return to same venue

Question 5

Example of biannual event

Answer 5

Ryder cup

Question 6

What is regular and reoccurring

Answer 6

Regular- set intervals
Reoccuring- same place

Question 7

What are some social benefits to hosting sporting event

Answer 7

Improved infrastructure
Improved national morale
Increased media coverage in sport
Increased global reputation
Increased national interest in sport

Question 8

What are some economic benefits to hosting sporting events?

Answer 8

Increased direct tourism
Increased indirect tourism
Increased short term employment

Question 9

What are the drawbacks to hosting a sporting event?

Answer 9

Increased traffic, litter and noise
Potential for crime and terrorism
Poor performance and reduced national morale
Lack of investment in other areas
Negative media coverage

Question 10

Benefits of hosting event post event

Answer 10

Improves sports facilities
Increased financial investment
Improved infrastructure
Increased participation in sport
Increased profile of sports
Increased global reputation

Question 11

Drawback of post event

Answer 11

Reduced global reputation
Loss of money
Unused sport facilities