Globalization of sport
- Created by: jadeedaj
- Created on: 15-05-20 10:35
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- Factors affecting the globalization of sport
- 1. Athletes from different sports can cross continents in order to compete.
- For example, Mo Farah partcipates in the Chicargo marathon
- 2. Performers can move to different countries to train in specific regions.
- For example, endurance athletes train in mountain regions where there is a high altitude in order to improve their aerobic capacity.
- Successful sport clubs tour other markets to help sell merchandise and promote the club.
- For example, some premier league teams tour Asia and the US pre-season.
- 4. Increase the potential fan-base of successful performers as they are known internationally.
- 5. It is easier and quicker to travel so more competitions are held.
- For example, European clubs play mid week between domestic fixtures
- 6. Performers are allowed to change nationality and play for a different country.
- For example, there are South African players playing for the England Rugby team
- 1. Athletes from different sports can cross continents in order to compete.
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