PAPER 3 - Global sporting events

Question 1

When + where were the modern Olympic games established ?

Answer 1

Athens,1896

Question 2

4 factors influencing creation of modern olympic games

Answer 2

Pierre de Coubertin
Robert Dover Games
Much Wenlock Games
Ancient Olympic Games

Question 3

What are the AIMS of the Olympics ? (5)

Answer 3

-develop physical and moral qualities
- unite athletes
- educate young people
- develop equality, peace + respect
- teach sportmanship

Question 4

What are the values of the Olympics ?
(FIERCED)

Answer 4

• friendship
• inspiration
• excellence
• respect
• courage
• equality
• determination

Question 5

What is the role of the British Olympic Association (BOA) ?

Answer 5

• talent ID
• overlook training plans
• promote interest from NGBs

Question 6

What is the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?

Answer 6

• administer Olympic movt.
• selecting host cities

Question 7

What are the VALUES of the paralympics ? (4)

Answer 7

• determination
• inspiration
  -courage
  -equality

Question 8

Name the 5 Olympic games that demonstrated political exploitation ?

Answer 8

• Berlin 1936
• Mexico City 1968
• Munich 1972
• Moscow 1980
• Los Angeles 1984

Question 9

What are the characteristics of Berlin 1936

Answer 9

• Third Reich Ideology
• Hitler used propaganda to promote Aryan as superior race
• Showed efficiency of Germany under Nazi control

Question 10

What are the characteristics of Mexico City 1968

Answer 10

• BP demonstration
• T.Smith, J.Carlos
• 200m final
• RH = power
• LH = unity
• athletes told to leave for bringing politics to the game

Question 11

What are the characteristics of Munich 1972

Answer 11

• Palestinian terrorism
• seized 11 Israeli athletes
• request to release 234 Palestinian citizens in Israel
• rescue attempt by Germans failed = all hostages + 5 terrorists killed

Question 12

What are the characteristics of Moscow 1980

Answer 12

• SU invaded Afghan in 1979 = 10-year cold war
• USA boycott w/british athletes
• 4000 athletes total

Question 13

What are the characteristics of Los Angeles 1984

Answer 13

• 14 SU nations boycott in response to 1980, and refuse to participate
• SU blamed commercialisation + lack of security measures

Question 14

What are the 4 impacts of the Olympics ?

Answer 14

• sporting impacts
• social impacts
• economic impacts
• political impacts

Question 15

positive SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 15

• increased focus on minority sports
• increased funding + sponsorship
• increased participation through elite role models

Question 16

What are the negative SPORTING IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 16

• wasted facilities after event
• minority sports may suffer from disproportionate funding

Question 17

What are the positive SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 17

• Improved sports facilities by local community
• Improves transport systems

Question 18

negative SOCIAL IMPACTS of the Olympic games

Answer 18

• investment given to event rather than LT local issues
• local prices may increase
• benefits may not be felt by locals

Question 19

What are the positive ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 19

• increased income to host country
• more jobs created
• improved infrastructure

Question 20

What are the negative ECONOMIC IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 20

• increased taxes to local people
• jobs created are temp.
• debt/financial strain

Question 21

Positive POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 21

• unity + sense of purpose = nation building
• employment opportunities = gov. popularity

Question 22

What are the negative POLITICAL IMPACTS of the Olympics ?

Answer 22

• protests look bad on country
• poor host performance = low nat. self esteem