LxC task 2: Sports receiving special media attention in Spain, and spanish speaking nations.

In predominantly Spanish speaking nations generally the news that have to do with government, politics, the economy, natural disasters, celebrities or elite figures , and sports (just like in many other countries) can be said to receive special media attention. Within the past year however, thanks to the FIFA World Cup, in many Hispanic countries the euphoria about futbol (soccer), and other sports has been on the rise. [1] Sports have earned a crucial role through out societies. According to Spaniard politician and secretary of state for sports, Jamie Lissavetzky infers that sports are:
“key in areas [such as]: education, for.. values such as healthy competition, team play, solidarity, public health, both for its positive effects in the physical state of the individual as such by the diffusion practices and healthy lifestyles, integration and social cohesion, which is especially relevant in a world in which migration flows play an increasing role in the daily reality of our societies.”[2]

The factors that Lisssavetzky mentioned are also products of international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup tournament (which Spain won in 2010). Such competitions not only propose healthy competition (among the other things Lissavetzky listed) but also advocate for the nation and its people. The effects of sports are positive, regarding the economy and the well being of the citizens; it’s no wonder that sports narratives have become increasingly appealing in the Spanish speaking cultural realm.


Lissavetzky, Jaime. "QUÍMICA Y DEPORTE: LA LUCHA CONTRA EL DOPAJE EN EL HORIZONTE DEL SIGLO XXI." ARBOR Ciencia, Pensamiento Y Cultura (2011): 1-8. Arbor. 2011. Web. 4 Apr. 2011. .

EFE, Noticias. "Lissavetzky Vuelve Al Frente De Batalla Arropado Por éxitos Deporte Español." Diariovasco.com. Sociedad Vascongada De Publicaciones, S.A. Web. 4 Apr. 2011. .