Topic area 3: Hosting major sporting events

Question 1

Name the three types of sporting events

Answer 1

1. Regular
2. One-off Events
3. Regular and recurring events

Question 2

Give an example of a regular events

Answer 2

Possible answers
1. UEFA Champions league final
2. The OPEN championship

Question 3

What is a regular event

Answer 3

Regular event happen annually (every year) but the host city changes

Question 4

Give examples of a one-off event

Answer 4

Possible answers
1. Commonwealth games
2. Men’s FIFA World cup
3. Summer paralympic games

Question 5

What is a one off event

Answer 5

One-off events do not happen annually but over a long time 2-4 years

Question 6

What is a regular and recurring event

Answer 6

An event that happens annually at the same host city every year

Question 7

Name examples of a regular and recurring event

Answer 7

Possible answers
1. The Championship, Wimbledon
2. Formula 1 British grand prix
3. PDC world darts championship

Question 8

Give 2 benefits of bidding for a sporting event

Answer 8

1. Bidding brings attention to the country or city
2. It can lead to increased participation of the sport