Sport mega-events and globalisation
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Define a sport mega-event.
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A **large international sporting event** with global participation, media and investment - the Olympics, FIFA World Cup and Paralympics.
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How does globalisation power mega-events?
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Through **global media**, **transnational sponsors** and worldwide flows of **athletes, tourists and money**.
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Define legacy (mega-event).
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The **long-term effects** left after the event - stadiums, transport, regeneration, or debt and unused venues.
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Define soft power (in sport).
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The **global influence and prestige** a country gains by hosting and being seen positively on the world stage.
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Why has the cost of hosting risen?
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Each host outdoes the last with new stadiums, villages, transport and security - hosting now costs **billions** of US dollars.
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Why do rich nations host repeatedly?
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They can **re-use** existing infrastructure (lower marginal cost) and **renew their soft power** each time.
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Name two ways participation grew more diverse.
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**More women** (near half by 2020) and **more disabled athletes** (the Paralympics) - plus more nations and minority athletes.
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Why have the Paralympics grown - cultural reason?
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Disabled athletes are now seen as **elite role models** with prime-time media coverage, shifting public attitudes.
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Why have the Paralympics grown - political reason?
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The **host-city contract requires** a Paralympics alongside the Olympics, plus government funding and promotion.
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Give one lasting benefit of hosting.
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**Regeneration / infrastructure** - e.g. London 2012 transformed Stratford with parkland, transport and housing.
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Give one lasting cost of hosting.
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**Debt and white-elephant venues** - e.g. several Rio 2016 venues fell derelict soon after the Games.
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What does a top [10] Examine answer need?
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A **named host**, a **balanced** account of benefits AND costs, evaluation across places/scales/perspectives, and a **justified judgement**.
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