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 codes for more information. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 4/12 ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER TOPICS Resource Scarcity, Climate Considerations and Implications on Geopolitics Budget 2023 Wildlife Conservation The Value of International Sporting Competitions Today Regulation of Medical Technology Fame and Celebrity Culture The Search for Authenticity in an Interconnected World Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds Words Matter: Language and Power The Place of Museums Today The Sharing Economy Doing Good 20 Mar 27 Mar 3 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 8 May 15 May 22 May 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Jul 7 Aug

WEEK 3 READING CHAMPS! SOUNDRAPANDIAN SRIRAM TEO YING EN, ANNALYN ETHAN LAU JIT ANN NICHOLE FOONG WEI XUAN ONG JIN RONG JUSTIN ELYSA WU LE XIN ANG WEI JIE JAYDEN MICHAEL NAPAT KOH KRISYA ANDRIA BINTE NORIZAL KOH KAI WOON LEE YINWEI ASRJC ACJC ACS(I) CJC DHS EJC HCI JPJC MI NYJC NJC NUS High RI RVHS SAJC SOTA SSP SJI TMJC TJC VJC YIJCWU JIAYI KONG ZE YING ADRIENNE TNG TENG KEE, CHLOE TATIPALLI RISHI KRISTEN NG CHIN WOON TAY JIAQI ELLE NICOLE CELIA ANINDITA LIOE ABRAHAM AKHIL SAM WEI JUNYI CLARISSA TIARA TEDJA CHAN XIN DE ACCESS TO PREMIUM ARTICLES Scan or click on the QR code for step-by-step instructions on how to log in to ST Online. One winner per school per week* Winners are determined based on the total number of articles read in each week. Each winner will receive a prize from SPH Media Limited. The top three students who read the most articles over the 12 weeks will be identified from the weekly winners and they will receive attractive prizes from SPH Media Limited! The school with the highest average number of articles read during the Primer season will also be announced at the end of the campaign. Preliminary RounDS *Past winners will not be eligible in the following weeks but will qualify for the final round. Final Round Organised in conjunction with the Primer season (over 12 weeks from 20 March to 7 August) READING CAMPAIGN