olympics Flashcards
what was de coubertin influenced by
- the ancient olympic games
- the ‘games ethic’ of english public schools
aims of the olympic games
- amateurism
- sportsmanship
- friendship and peace between nations
- role modelling
what are the 7 olympic values
friendship
respect
excellence
determination
courage
equality
inspiration
what are the political exploitation games’ host city’s and dates?
including key words
Berlin 1936 (hitler)
mexico city 1968 (black power demonstration)
munich 1972 (palestinian terrorism)
moscow 1980 (boycott led by usa)
low angeles (1984)
definition: global sporting event
any sporting competition that takes place at an international level
pros if hosting a global sporting event
(for the sport)
- increased funding
- increased participation
- development of world class facilities
cons if hosting a global sporting event
(for the sport)
- wasted facilities after event
- decline in participation after the event
- too much pressure on athletes to succeed
pros if hosting a global sporting event
(for the society)
- money through tourism
- people can enjoy the experience
cons if hosting a global sporting event
(for the society)
- during the event, local prices may increase
- benefits may not be relevant to the majority of people
pros if hosting a global sporting event
(for the economy)
- increased income to the host city
- creation of jobs
cons if hosting a global sporting event
(for the economy)
- many jobs created are temporary
- increase in taxes to local people to fund the event
pros if hosting a global sporting event
(political)
- successful host can make a government appear successful
cons if hosting a global sporting event
(political)
- increased threat of terrorism
- financial cost of hosting may make the political party unpopular
berlin 1936
