After watching the three Olympic Games videos and reviewing all materials covered in the weekly folders you are to answer the following questions in detail:
Barcelona Totally Transformed By Hosting 1992 Olympic Games
Rising Cost of Olympics Begs Question of Why Host the Games
Where will you be in 2028?
- As the costs of hosting the Olympics soar, what are the benefits and pitfalls for a city to host an Olympics? Identify and explain three major costs.
- What are the three most important lessons learned from the 1992 Barcelona Games that host cities need to consider when biding for the event?
- In your opinion is it realistic for Los Angeles to host the Olympic Games in 2028? Why or why not?
- Why is corporate sponsorship important to the success of the Olympic Games?
- Do you think it is ethical for the Olympics to be used as a means of corporate marketing? Why or why not?