Hosting global events

• What are sporting advantages of hosting ?

  raise status of the sport

  raise status o hosting country

  increase sport funding

  increase sponsorship and commercial activity
• what are sporting disadvantages of hosting ?

  global decline in participation

  facilities may not be used after

  less well know sports may suffer

  deviance may be highlighted
• what are economic advantages of hosting ?

  increase revenue through tourism

  increase job creation

  increase income to county
• what are economic disadvantages of hosting ?

  bidding for event can be expensive

  can put host cities in debt

  benefits of employment exaggerated
• what are social advantages of hosting ?

  unify nation / nation building

  increase national pride

  increase revenue in local area

  improve transport
• what are social disadvantages of hosting ?

  people may be displaced

  prices may increase

  interest on other social projects may be lost

  hosting may cause resentment in other areas
• what are political advantages of hosting ?

  current party get credit for success

  national pride

  shop window effect - culture and political

  attract more inward investment and trade

  improve government popularity
• what are political disadvantages of hosting ?

  cost of hosting may be unpopular

  failure may reduces national self - esteem

  increase security and terrorism threats

  political protests may undermine events