Internet Impact on Sports

People have been always playing, watching and betting on various sports for the past thousands of years but since the past 30 years, it has been seen that the world of sport has changed like never before. It’s not that we’re now playing games that are different or that more people are participating in them, but it’s because of the internet has revolutionized our whole relationship that is with them. It has also opened up a host of new opportunities, like to check results, read some informed comments, or even watch sports, and this has made the sports accessible to more people than ever before.

All the details are accessible

Keeping up with exciting sporting results earlier used to require turning on the radio or else sitting in front of the television. Now one can get results online as soon as the game is finished or even watch the stream.

Increased viewing options

The Internet has let increased viewing options. The internet makes it easy for watching when you’re out and about, and it further even allows you to watch on your phone when one is supposed to be focusing on something else.

Minority sports

The internet has been majorly resulted to be positive for the minority sports, and helps them to connect more easily with their diehard fans and gives them increased visibility overall. It has also made it easier for competitors in finding sponsors.

Online gambling

The internet has also increased the options for people who want to bet on sports, and has enabled them to do so from anywhere; however, this is not a healthy practice.

By: Prerana Sharma

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