Potential Factors of Hosting Major Games

Question 1

What are the BENEFITS of HOSTING MAJOR GAMES

Answer 1

• Increased commercialisation in certain sports
• Increase in national pride
• Raise profile of sport so more participation
• New facilities and upgraded venues
• New jobs created
• Unity among population
• Greater focus on minor sports
• Increased funding of sport

Question 2

What are the DRAWBACKS of HOSTING MAJOR EVENTS?

Answer 2

• Bidding is very expensive
• Employment opportunities can be short-lived
• Locals forced out of land
• Potential protests and terror attacks
• May be non-profitable
• Deviance is highlighted due to media exposure
• Countries with controversial human rights will have damaged reputation
• Ticket prices expensive for locals