Which outcome is a participation-related result of hosting a major sporting event?

• A. Increase sports participation (during/after event)
• B. Introduction and growth of sports (during/after event)
• C. Minority sports given a platform (during event)
• D. Improve sporting facilities (before/after event)

Answer: (A)

When a major sporting event is hosted, one of the main aims is to encourage more people to get involved in sport. The exposure, role models, and often community programs tied to the event can motivate individuals to try activities and continue participating after the event ends. This direct impact on the number of people taking part is what we mean by a participation-related result.

So the best outcome is an increase in sports participation during and after the event because it captures that measurable rise in active involvement, not just awareness or infrastructure. The other options describe related but distinct effects—raising the profile of certain sports, introducing new activities, or improving facilities—which influence participation more indirectly or in different ways, rather than reflecting a clear, direct uptick in how many people actually participate.