Aspects of hosting a mega event

Identify the potential positive aspects of hosting a major sporting event. Tick all that apply

• Increased national status

• Improved social infrastructure

• Increased transport, litter and noise.

• Increased tourism

Identify the short-term benefit of hosting a mega event.

• Increased transport

• Increased media coverage of a sport

• Facilities available during the mega event.

• Increase participation in sport.

Which of these countries were left in millions of debt after hosting the Summer Olympics?

• Brazil

• England

• Japan

• Germany

Which of these are a long term drawback from hosting a mega event. Tick all that apply

• Too many people interested in one sport.

• Unused sporting facilities

• Cost versus revenue generated

• Decreased national reputation and status

What is a long-term economic impact of hosting the Olympics?

• Immediate profit from ticket sales

• Increased national debt

• Improved sports infrastructure

• Enhanced international reputation

True or false: Mega events can be a target for terrorists

How much did it cost on average to bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics

• £20 million

• £50 million

• £25 million

• £35 million

What is a potential environmental impact of hosting a mega event

• Less space for commercial shops

• Increased 'green space'

• Decreased 'green space'

"In 2010, the hosts (South Africa) crashed out of the World Cup in the group stages". Which of these answers best represents the statement above.

• Increased international profile and status

• Increased participation in the sport

• Decreased national reputation and status

• Unused sports facilities

True or false: Each country is only allowed to hosts the World Cup once.