The sporting

power

Sport contributes to our personal well-being.

The sport is then a social fact and can be a
tool of struggle against political problems
 "There is no doubt that sporting competitions, and in particular

Sport and the Olympic Games, reflect the reality of the world and
constitute a microcosm of international relations"

its values Major sporting events, which are founded on principles of

fraternity, rapprochement between peoples and peace, have
become an ideal media vehicle for political and social action or
demands.
The geopolitics
of sport

Sport has evolved very quickly and has disrupted the

principles of modern Olympism. Its development has
been influenced and disrupted by different
geopolitical contexts.
The sport is
soft power

Sport has other symbolic stakes. Success in sport is

important for countries
“Qatar has become a brand. And sport has become
its best asset for asserting its interests, its
independence and its legitimacy".
The importance and hierarchy of sports within
countries is a testament to the cultural power (soft
power) of the countries that have influenced the
development of these sports.
The counter
power
Considering the importance of what sport has become
thanks to media coverage and other factors... Sport is
evolving in response to economic and political constraints,
not sporting values.