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200-320 words — evidenceto support all thoughts and idea. The question is An explanation of whether you believe developing countries should be allowed to host the Olympic Games.developing countries should be given the opportunity to host the Olympic Games. Then, explain why or why not. Also, there are three attachment.1 is more of the direction and the articles that you can use. 2 is the rubric, and three is notes.
Discussion post need to between 200-320 words. Evidence to support all thoughts and idea. Supported by credible evidences textbook, newspapers, magazines, books). Please do not use direct quotes for any written work in this course. I want everything written in your own words and then properly credit the source that you suggest supports your ideas. Direction: An explanation of whether you believe developing countries should be given the opportunity to host the Olympic Games. Then, explain why or why not. In formulating your Discussion post, consider the following questions: · How do economic, political, and cultural factors affect the selection of an Olympic Games host city? How can the International Olympic Committee (IOC) consider these factors when selecting a host city to ensure that the goal of the Olympic Movement is furthered? · What is the impact of globalization on the Olympic Movement and the selection of Olympic Games host cities? · Cities submit bids to host the Olympic Games under the auspices that doing so will drive economic growth. Given the high construction costs of hosting the Olympic Games, is such always the case? What has been the economic impact of hosting the Olympic Games for a recent host city? Article: https://www.olympic.org/about-ioc-olympic-movement https://www.olympic.org/ioc-governance-international-sports-federations https://www.olympic.org/national-olympic-committees Globalization of Sport Choosing an Olympic Host Site While Avoiding Issues of Corruption Important Terms: · Olympic Movement: The concerted, organized, universal and permanent action, carried out under the supreme authority of the IOC, of all individuals and entities who are inspired by the values of Olympism.” · Olympic Charter: A document, the contents of which govern the Olympic Movement. The document 1) sets forth the fundamental principles and essential values of Olympism; 2) serves as statutes for the IOC; and 3) defines the main reciprocal rights and obligations between the IOC, IFs, and NOCs. · Session: A general meeting of the members of the IOC. During the meeting, votes are taken to adopt, modify, or interpret the Olympic Charter. A session is held at least once a year. Main Constituents of the Olympic Movement: International Olympic Committee (IOC) · An international nonprofit organization headquartered in Switzerland · The supreme authority of the Olympic Movement · All members of the Olympic Movement are bound by the IOC’s rules and decisions · Reading: The role of the IOC - https://www.olympic.org/national-olympic-committees International Sports Federations (“IFs”) · Worldwide governing bodies for respective sports or groups of sports · Currently, there are 64 Ifs · Responsible for: · Establishing and enforcing rules for their respective sport. · Creating Olympic Games eligibility criteria for athletes in their respective sport · Providing an internal dispute resolution process for issues arising within their sport · Reading: The role of International Federations- https://www.olympic.org/ioc-governance-international-sports-federations International Sports Federations (“IFs”) ( The role of NOCs) · National Olympic Committees (“NOCs”) · Country-specific committees charged with developing and protecting the Olympic Movement within their country · There are 204 NOCs located in five continents · Responsible for: · Encouraging the development of high-performance sports opportunities for citizens · Determining which athletes represent their respective countries in the Olympic Games · Designating which city within their respective country may apply to host the Olympic Games · Reading: The role of NOCs - https://www.olympic.org/about-ioc-olympic-movement The Olympic Games’ Bid Process Timeline: 9 Years Before the Olympic Games Applicant Phase: Individual cities submit an application to the IOC. · A city’s application must first be approved for submission by its respective NOC. Only one city per country may submit an application. · NOCs supervise the application process for their respective applicant city · After the application is submitted, risk assessments of the application are completed by the IOC, IFs and NOCs. · Information from the risk assessments are presented in the form of reports to the IOC Executive Board, who determines which cities advance to become Candidate Cities. · The Olympic Games’ Bid Process Timeline: 9 Years Before the Olympic Games Applicant Phase: Individual cities submit an application to the IOC. · A city’s application must first be approved for submission by its respective NOC. Only one city per country may submit an application. · NOCs supervise the application process for their respective applicant city · After the application is submitted, risk assessments of the application are completed by the IOC, IFs and NOCs. · Information from the risk assessments are presented in the form of reports to the IOC Executive Board, who determines which cities advance to become Candidate Cities. · Candidature Phase: Cities in this phase are required to submit their blueprint for hosting the Olympic Games as it relates to items including the Olympic Village, transportation, security, venues, and marketing, along with legally guaranteed letters to the IOC. · These documents are reviewed by the IOC, IFs, and NOCs. A group of stakeholders visits each candidature city. Risk assessment reports are completed Timeline: 7 Years Before the Olympic Games · During a Session, the IOC holds an election to determine the host city. Presentations are given by candidates and a report is presented by the groups that have studied the candidates. · The bid process and IOC’s vote are governed by Rule 33 of the Olympic Charter.