Which is a potential social negative associated with hosting a major sporting event?

• A. Tarnish image of country if event is bad (after event)
• B. Increase of crime during event
• C. Increased threat of terrorism during event
• D. Increased congestion -traffic during event

Answer: (C)

Public safety during a major sporting event is a central concern. When large crowds gather and the event attracts global attention, security risks rise, and how people feel about their safety becomes a social issue for the whole society. The most direct social negative here is the increased threat of terrorism during the event. It directly challenges public safety, can create widespread fear, disrupt attendance, and prompts heightened security measures that affect how communities live and interact during the event.

Tarnishing the country’s image after the event can happen, but that’s more about reputational impact over time rather than the immediate social conditions during the event. An uptick in crime during the event is possible, yet terrorism represents a more severe and high-profile social threat that authorities focus on preventing. Congestion or traffic issues are logistical and inconvenience-focused, not primarily about social harm.