Unit 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country

Unit 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country

what are the types of sporting events and describe them

• one-off = every 4 years in a different location

• regular = every year in a different location

• regular and recurring = every year in the same location

benefits of hosting a major sporting event (pre event)

• developing infrastructure

• developing transport

• increased employment

• financial/commercial investment

• raise the profile of the country id the bid is successful

drawback of hosting a major sporting event (pre event)

• bidding is expensive and you may not win

• bidding is open to bribery

• reputational damage if the bid is unsuccessful

• developing infrastructure and transport is expensive

• local/national objections

potential positive benefits during the event

• improved social infrastructure

• improved national moral/social cohesion

• greater national interest in sport

• increased media coverage

• increase in national status

• increased direct/indirect tourism

• increased short term employment

potential negative aspects during the event

• an increase in transport, litter and noise

• the potential for crime and terrorism

• poor performance by the home nation impacts pride and morale

• negative media coverage of the organisation, infrastructure and facilities

• perceived relegation/lack of investment

post event benefits

• increase in profile of sports

• increase in sports participation

• raising the profile internationally

• improved transport and infrastructure

• improved/new sporting facilities

post event drawbacks

• cost more to host than revenue generated

• loss in national reputation

• sports facilities unused