Positive Effects of Television on Sport

Some hold the opinion that television has a negative effect on sports. However, this statement can be refuted on the basis that television builds a sense of fan support, which ultimately motivates a team and has a positive effect on sport. Televised hockey creates an initial interest in the sport and generates a fan base. Hockey broadcasting offers an educational aspect for viewers. Televised games also promote player profiles enabling fans to follow their favourite athlete’s career developments. Viewers who are interested and educated are fans who attend games and promote an enthusiastic environment, which motivates a team to play well.

Televised hockey generates interest in the sport where viewers who otherwise may not attend a game may choose to watch. The broadcasting of the 2002 Men’s hockey finals generated a great amount of interest in Canada as there was an “all time television viewing record of 8.6 million viewers for the Canada – US Men’s Ice Hockey final on CBC.” This game was so widely watched and generated high attention to hockey at the International Level. This interest in hockey provides fans with a sense of pride for the Canadian game and viewers could continu

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