5.1.1 Sports events

• Global sports events provide a platform for cultural exchange and learning.


  True
• Global sports events encourage people to see their global neighbors in a more positive light
• How often is the World Cup held?

  Every 4 years
• What role do global sports events play in international cooperation?

  Foster shared passion and cultural interaction
• Global sports events promote global unity by encouraging peaceful competition and friendship
• What cultural value does the World Cup highlight?

  National pride
• The Commonwealth Games connects countries from the former British Empire.


  True
• What is one political purpose of hosting global sports events?

  Showcasing national power
• The 1980 Moscow Olympics boycott highlights how sports can become entangled with broader geopolitical tensions
• What is an example of a country using sports events to showcase national power?

  Bidding to host events
• The 1936 Berlin Olympics were held under Nazi Germany.

  True
• What is a significant economic benefit of hosting global sports events?

  Increased tourism
• Hosting global sports events creates new employment opportunities in hospitality, transportation, and security
• What must host countries weigh when considering the economic impact of global sports events?

  Benefits against costs
• Global sports events involve athletes and spectators from multiple countries.


  True
• Which global sports event is held every 4 years and is the world's largest multi-sport competition?

  Olympics
• The Olympics are held every four years.
• Which global sports event is the premier international football tournament?

  World Cup
• Order the steps of cultural interaction and understanding through global sports events:

  1️⃣ Breaking down stereotypes

  2️⃣ Promoting mutual respect

  3️⃣ Fostering international cooperation

  4️⃣ Encouraging cultural exchange
• What historical event highlights the entanglement of sports with geopolitical tensions?

  1936 Berlin Olympics
• Protesting human rights abuses is a political purpose of global sports events.

  True
• What is one example of a political purpose of global sports events?

  Protesting human rights abuses
• Potential economic impacts of hosting major sports events

  1️⃣ Revenue Generation

  2️⃣ Job Creation

  3️⃣ Publicity and Branding

  4️⃣ Long-term Development
• Hosting the World Cup requires extensive planning and security measures.


  True
• Match the technological advancements with their area of impact in sports:

  Wearable sensors ↔️ Athlete Performance

  Video Assistant Referee ↔️ Officiating

  Augmented reality ↔️ Fan Experience
• Technological advancements in sports have improved accuracy and fairness.


  True
• Match the social responsibility with its description:

  Sustainability ↔️ Minimizing environmental impact

  Accessibility ↔️ Ensuring inclusiveness

  Community Engagement ↔️ Involving local communities
• Global sports event organizers should invest in long-term development projects for host communities.


  True
• The Commonwealth Games primarily involve countries from the former British Empire
• What do global sports events aim to promote beyond athletic excellence?

  International cooperation and understanding
• Which Olympics were held in 1936 under Nazi Germany?

  Berlin Olympics
• Global sports events can become entangled with broader geopolitical tensions and ideological conflicts
• Countries may bid to host sports events to showcase national power and prestige.

  True
• The 1980 Moscow Olympics were boycotted due to political tensions.


  True
• Increased global visibility and promotion of the host city/country is an example of publicity and branding
• What must host countries balance when hosting global sports events to ensure a positive economic impact?

  Benefits against costs
• Augmented reality in sports enhances the fan experience by overlaying real-time data
• What is one key social responsibility of global sports event organizers?

  Creating a positive legacy
• Sustainability in sports aims to minimize the environmental impact
• Global sports events involve athletes and spectators from multiple countries