positive/negative impacts on the host country

Question 1

what are the advantages of sport on the host country?

Answer 1

1) raises their profile of sport: which increases participation
2) could upgrade their venues (velodrome in Glasgow)
3) better organisation and administration of sports
4) increases sponsorship and commercial income

Question 2

what are the disadvantages of sport on the host country?

Answer 2

1) new facilities may not be used after the event
2) participation is on a gradual decline

Question 3

what are the advantages of society on the host country?

Answer 3

1) money is bought in
2) brings pride to the host nation
3) improved use of sport facilities: increases participation
4) improved transport systems

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of society on the host country?

Answer 4

1) improved infrastructure is only beneficial for local areas
2) increased local prices
3) increased nationalism
4) increased pollution and overcrowding

Question 5

what are the advantages on the economy on the host country?

Answer 5

1) more money is bought into the host country
2) jobs are created
3) increased tourism revenue created during and after
4) increase in trade from other countries

Question 6

what are the disadvantages on the economy on the host country?

Answer 6

1) events can cause a loss
2) if events are linked with failure it can lead to a loss of revenue

Question 7

what are the advantages politically on the host country?

Answer 7

1) if the team does well it reflects positively on political leaders
2) success gives a good impression that that country is politically/financially stable
3) attracts more investment

Question 8

what are the disadvantages politically on the host country?

Answer 8

1) politicians have responsibility if anything goes wrong
2) can be politically damaging
3) protests can be embarrassing