Emerging nations

1. Emerging nations Wk 9 Contemp Studies yr 12

2. Kenya Indonesia Brazil Nigeria West Indies Distance Running Badminton Football Boxing Cricket Emerging NationsJames Riordan – ‘The state of sport in developing countries’ Contemp Studies yr 12

3. What is a developing nation? • What make these countries developing countries. • What characteristics do they have? • Why do you think that sport plays such a large part in their society ? Contemp Studies yr 12

4. Kenya – Distance Running Contemp Studies yr 12

5. Indonesia - badminton Contemp Studies yr 12

6. Brazil - football Contemp Studies yr 12

7. Nigeria - boxing Contemp Studies yr 12

8. West Indies - Cricket Contemp Studies yr 12

9. Emergent Countries and sport as a National Identity Riordan suggests that all developing countries are in the process of nation building, which normally entails the compulsory integration of a variety of tribal groups to establish stability. In turn , this can be achieved only if the nation is healthy and strong, which leads to the emphasis on the health of the people and their military preparedness. Contemp Studies yr 12

10. One outcome in the modern world is the recognition that sport is a competitive frontier which draws a nation together without bloodshed (think about football in England) However, technological and financial limitations mean that an elitist route is necessary, where focus is put on a specific sport that is straightforward to establish e.g. football in Brazil Funding and effort are then unequally (disproportionately) allocated to achieve excellence in this one area. Contemp Studies yr 12

11. Reward for success is the production of a role model, which at once inspires and appeases less fortunate members of the society under one banner and gives the developing nation international exposure and recognition. Contemp Studies yr 12