Space Retrival Paper 3

Question 1

What is a global sporting event?

Answer 1

Any sporting competition (multi or single sport) that takes place at an international level

Examples include the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup.

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a global sporting event?

Answer 2

• Positives sporting values
• Commercialised
• Patriotism
• Highly spectated
• World class facilities
• Deviance
• Cite level performance

These characteristics highlight the nature and impact of global sporting events.

Question 3

Give two examples of global sporting events.

Answer 3

• Olympics
• Paralympics
• Tour de France
• World Cup

These events are recognized internationally and attract global participation.

Question 4

What are the PROS to sports of hosting a global sporting event?

Answer 4

• Increased funding for sports
• Development of world-class specialist facilities
• Improve awareness of sport (including minority sports)
• Increase participation (elite role models inspiring others)
• Increased success for the host city (home advantage)
• Helps develop excellence in sport through improved structure/pathways

These benefits contribute to the overall growth and popularity of sports in the host nation.

Question 5

What are the CONS to sports of hosting global sporting events?

Answer 5

• Wasted facilities after the event
• Disproportionate funding; minority sports can suffer
• Decline in participation after the event (temporary effect)
• Negative effect on the profile of the sport if unsuccessfully hosted
• Too much pressure on athletes to succeed
• Deviance/scandals can negatively affect the sport

These drawbacks can hinder the long-term benefits expected from hosting such events.

Question 6

What are the PROS on the economy of hosting global sporting events?

Answer 6

• Increased income to the host country (sponsors + tourism)
• Creation of jobs - new employment opportunities
• Possible increases in trade and exporting = commercial benefits
• Improved infrastructure e.g. transport is upgraded and improved
• Increased investment in local public facilities
• Can raise the status of the country on the global stage = ‘shop window’ effect

Economic benefits can lead to long-term growth and development for the host country.

Question 7

What are the CONS on the economy of hosting global sporting events?

Answer 7

• Bidding for the event is expensive, and if not won, no money coming back in
• Might lead to debt or financial strain
• Increase in taxes to local people to fund the event
• Many jobs created are temporary
• Events/participants linked to failure or deviance can be negatively affected

These economic downsides can pose significant risks to the financial health of the host city or country.