3.2 pre-event aspects of hosting a major sporting event

• Pre-event aspects of hosting a major event

  1. Bidding for the event
  2. Infrastructure and transport systems development
  3. The potential for increased employment
  4. Local/national objections to the bidding process
• Bidding for an event:

  Positives:

  • Cities/countries generate money and can develop infrastructure as part of the bid such as stadiums, venues
  • The city/country can bid and win the right to hold an event this holds a certain kudos and can be a major achievement
• Financial/commercial investment/support: Positive

  • Encourages different agencies to work together such as: National Governing Bodies, department of transport, culture, media and sport
  • Private and commercial opportunities will help raise funds. These funds can be significant
• Financial/commercial investment/support: Negatives

  • There is a financial risk to sponsoring a bid as there is no guarantee the success of the bid
  • There is a huge financial cost to running a major sporting event.
  • Governments may find it hard to persuade people that the costs and potential tax raises are worthwhile
  • Commercial sponsors may only contribute if there is a successful bid
• Bidding for an event: Negative

  • Bidding for a sporting event is costly. Tokyo spent over 100 million pounds on a failed bid to host the 2016 Olympics
  • May get very little in return for the money spent on the bid
  • The population may think money should be spent else wear such as social car, health care or education
• Infrastructure and transport system development: Positive

  • Many cities improve their transport systems and infrastructure. This improves the lives of local residents
  • Some venues will have Improvements made which are available to the public, such as venues, improved roads and facilities
• Infrastructure and transport system development: Negative

  • Taxes may need to be increased.
  • Building work causes disruption to everyday life
• The potential for increased employment: Positive

  • Construction firms and workers will see an increase in employment building roads and stadiums
• The potential for increased employment: Negative

  • There is a huge organisation and logistics to fulfil all the roles required
• Local/national objections to the bidding process: Positive

  • Improved facilities for local people will be improved and can be used for years
  • Transport to and from venues are likely to improve
  • Tourism will improve in the local area
  • There will be a build-up of national pride as the event gets nearer
• Local/national objections to the bidding process: Negative

  • There may be protests about the cost of hosting the major event.
  • Some parts of the country will not benefit from the improvements in infrastructure and facilities