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The Globalisation of Sport

National and international governing bodies

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Overview

International governing bodies, FIFA and the International Cricket Council, the power and corruption of governing bodies, the International Rugby Football Board and World Rugby, and how national and international bodies relate.

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How have national and international governing bodies shaped sport?

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How are national and international governing bodies linked, and how can they use or abuse their power?

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What is an international governing body?

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  1. 1

    What is an international governing body?

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    An international governing body runs a sport worldwide. An international body sets global rules and organises world championships.

  2. 2

    When were FIFA and the International Cricket Council founded?

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    FIFA was founded in 1904. The International Cricket Council began as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909.

  3. 3

    How did national governing bodies shape sport and society?

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    National governing bodies created agreed rules and national competitions. National bodies also decided who could play, including through amateur rules.

  4. 4

    How have international governing bodies affected sport?

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    International bodies create one set of rules for all countries. Global rules make world championships and international rankings possible.

  5. 5

    Why can international governing bodies hold great power?

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    International bodies control lucrative events, rules and hosting rights. Decisions affect billions of fans and huge sums of money.

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    How can governing bodies be affected by corruption?

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    The power to award hosting rights and contracts can attract bribery. FIFA faced major corruption investigations in 2015.

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