Sports and Media in Costa Rica

What are the three most popular sports in Costa Rica?

• Soccer, basketball, volleyball

• Cricket, handball, wrestling

• Golf, swimming, cycling

• Tennis, rugby, baseball

How have sports media influenced the popularity of soccer in Costa Rica?

• Sports media have decreased interest in soccer by focusing on other sports.

• Soccer's popularity in Costa Rica is solely due to international tournaments.

• Sports media have significantly boosted the popularity of soccer in Costa Rica through extensive coverage and promotion.

• Sports media have no impact on the popularity of soccer in Costa Rica.

Which major sporting events receive the most media coverage in Costa Rica?

• FIFA World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, local football league matches, Olympics, Central American Games

• Wimbledon

• Super Bowl

• NBA Finals

In what ways do sports reflect Costa Rican culture and values?

• Sports in Costa Rica are primarily focused on international competition rather than community involvement.

• Costa Rican culture values individualism over teamwork in sports.

• Sports are solely for entertainment and do not reflect culture.

• Sports reflect Costa Rican culture and values by promoting community, teamwork, national pride, and physical health.

How do social media platforms impact the way sports are consumed in Costa Rica?

• Social media platforms only promote international sports, ignoring local events.

• Social media platforms reduce the visibility of sports events in Costa Rica.

• Social media platforms increase engagement and real-time interaction, enhancing sports consumption in Costa Rica.

• Social media has no effect on sports consumption in Costa Rica.

What role do local newspapers play in covering sports events?

• Local newspapers focus solely on national sports coverage.

• Local newspapers only report on sports scores without any analysis.

• Local newspapers do not cover sports events at all.

• Local newspapers play a crucial role in covering sports events by providing local coverage, insights, and community engagement.

How has the rise of digital media changed sports reporting in Costa Rica?

• Digital media has transformed sports reporting in Costa Rica by enabling quicker updates, broader access, and interactive fan engagement.

• Digital media has decreased the number of sports events covered.

• Digital media has made sports reporting less accessible to fans.

• Sports reporting in Costa Rica remains unchanged by digital media.

What is the significance of national sports teams in fostering national pride in Costa Rica?

• National sports teams have no impact on community engagement.

• National sports teams are only popular among the youth.

• National sports teams foster national pride in Costa Rica by uniting citizens, symbolizing national identity, and instilling pride through international successes.

• National sports teams are primarily focused on generating revenue.