Case Study of a contemporary
international sporting event
Case Study: South Africa 2010
World Cup Finals
Part 1 - Analyse the geographic
factors that influenced the choice
of venue(s).
National TV image of SA
South Africa – Message to the World
Over to you..
Geographic Factor 1. Choice of
Venues
• http://www.sa-venues.com/2010/2010stadium.htm - Use this weblink to copy the map
of host venues and comment on their distribution
within the country of South Africa.
• Use the same map to comment on the pattern of
venues compared to major transportation
networks e.g. airports and roads. (note the scale
of the country)
Sphere of influence
Factor 2: Examine the factors affecting the sphere of influence for participants and
supporters.
• http://deiala.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/soccerworld-championship-2010-in-south-africa/
• Plot the participating countries onto a map and
carry out a spatial analysis of the teams that
took part in the World Cup 2010.
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10118370
• What does the article above seem to suggest?
• What evidence do they have for their
suggestions?
• Was it true for the 2010 World Cup (Ask the two
David’s & Victor)?
Factor 3: Short & long term geographic
costs and benefits of hosting the World Cup
at both local & national scale.
• http://www.waronwant.org/overseas-work/informaleconomy/hide/watch/16937-film-kick-out-world-cuppoverty?utm_source
• Go to the website above - Kick out World Cup poverty!
• Watch the videos and go on the interactive tour of the areas
affected.
• Take notes of all important aspects (positive & negative) generated
by the World Cup in 2010
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Create your own promotional video / poster highlighting the Short &
long term geographic costs and benefits of hosting the World Cup at
both local & national scale (see example of geographypods.com)