Globalization in sport can increase participation and access to events. Which is a potential negative effect?

• A. Greater sponsorship opportunities
• B. Cross-border training
• C. Commercialization and inequality
• D. Better coaching standards

Answer: (C)

Globalization in sport can broaden participation and access, but it also brings a downside when money and commercial interests start steering who gets resources and visibility. Commercialization concentrates funding and power through sponsorships and lucrative media rights, which tend to go to the most successful teams and popular sports. That can push up costs for participation, travel, and training, and it widens gaps between wealthy and less wealthy participants or nations. As a result, opportunities become uneven, and inequality grows. The other listed effects—more sponsorship opportunities, cross-border training, and better coaching standards—are positive outcomes, not negatives.