GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 4 - The Value of International Sporting Competitions Today

consider the value of international sporting competitions and the extent to which they benefit the host and participating countries; and examine the importance of international sporting competitions to international relations. In this issue, we will: W e l c o m e t o t h e P r i m e r s e r i e s . H e r e y o u w i l l f i n d t h e w e e k l y P r i m e r a r t i c l e s a n d s o m e c u r a t e d r e s o u r c e s t o s u p p o r t t e a c h i n g a n d l e a r n i n g . I n t h i s i s s u e , l e t ’s l e a r n a b o u t t h e v a l u e o f i n t e r n a t i o n a l s p o r t i n g c o m p e t i t i o n s a n d t h e i r i m p a c t o n h o s t a n d p a r t i c i p a t i n g c o u n t r i e s . THE VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTING COMPETITIONS TODAY ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 4 of 12 Scan or click on the QR codes to access the primers.

Sports Diplomacy Explore how different countries have experienced varying degrees of success in leveraging sporting events to advance diplomacy. Sustainability after the Olympic Games Read about the value of sport for development and peace, and the role of international sporting competitions in transforming the lives of youth. Value of International Sporting Competitions BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 4/12 Watch this video to learn how a host country managed to develop sustainable sporting architecture that continues to be of value beyond the Olympic Games. Learn about how cities hosting the Olympic Games could end up with venues that become white elephants.

ValuStrat discusses why, despite some benefits to the host country, the opportunity cost of hosting mega sporting events should be considered. Opportunity Cost of Hosting Sporting Events Positive Impact of Sporting Events on Society Young argues that international sporting events bring people together and have a positive impact on local communities and on society as a whole. Duerden makes the case that Singapore should reconsider hosting the Formula One Grand Prix night race. Hosting Formula One a Wasteful Extravagance PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 4/12 To what extent are international sporting competitions beneficial for the hosting and participating countries, and their communities? How far do you agree with the perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge the others? As you read these articles, consider the following:

SLS LESSON: SPORT IN APOST-PANDEMIC WORLD Click to find out moreabout Singapore’sexperience in hostingthe Youth OlympicGames. Did you know thatthere is a refugeeteam in the OlympicGames? Click to findout more. For more resourceson issues related tothe World Cup,explore the NationalLibrary Board’swebsite. EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING Scan or click on these QR c