Impacts On Hosting A Global Sporting Event

Question 1

Name 3 benefits to the sport

Answer 1

1. Minority sports get TV coverage so inspires more participation
2. Increase in funding for elite sports
3. Sponsorship for performers and NGB’s

Question 2

Name 3 negatives to the sport

Answer 2

1. Temporary participation increase
2. Unused sports facilities free an event
3. Sporting deviance is highlighted

Question 3

Name 2 social benefits

Answer 3

1. Shop window effect - all goes well the country increases pride
2. Legacy impact - facilities can increase sport participation

Question 4

Name 3 social negatives

Answer 4

1. Local benefit only and not in small towns/villages
2. Relocation of locals to build facilities
3. Shop window - internationally seen may incentivise terrorise attack

Question 5

Name 2 economic benefits

Answer 5

1. Increased income of country with tourism spending

2. Unemployment decreases as need to produce more output for tourism

Question 6

Name 3 economic negatives

Answer 6

1. May increase tax to fund building of facilities
2. Cost of production may be more that total revenue
3. Limited long term employment so people unemployed again

Question 7

Name 3 political benefits

Answer 7

1. If all goes well can help gain votes next election
2. Feel good factor of hosting can put political differences aside
3. Shop window - can showcase a countries culture to increase global presence

Question 8

Name 2 political negatives

Answer 8

1. Cost and legacy - if seen as a waste of money it can loose a political party votes
2. Decrease reputation of a country if something goes wrong