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Sport Should Still be the Great ‘Leveller’

Sport Has the Potential to Bring People Together

  • No other activity except perhaps the musical industry has the power to bring people from all walks of life together.
  • Sport can create harmony throughout society.
  • Different cultures are brought together through sport.
  • Sport is often referred to as ‘the great leveller.’
  • The basic principles of sport remain the same; it’s a fun activity.

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Is Sport as Galvanising as it should be

Fanaticism

  • The win at all costs mentality has infiltrated its way into the sporting industry.
  • The existence of owners, coaches and players can be traced predominantly to the results they achieve.
  • From a junior the result of the game should be inconsequential. It should be enjoyed for what it is irrespective of the result obtained.
  • There’s only one winner, one champion. If a team or individual performs to their maximum then that’s all that should be expected of them.

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Sport is a Business

What Keeps Sport Alive?

There are many different parties that are pivotal in keeping the industry afloat. From the players, who are the product, to the fans who are the consumers. There are also the referees/umpires, coaches, football managers, board members, staff. Last but not least there are the broadcasters and even sports psychologists! Broadcasters and the board members of the given sport have resulted in sport ultimately becoming commercialized. Continue reading “Sport is a Business”

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