billion in 2022 The industry is expected to grow at a rate of 17.5% through popularity of events like the Olympic Games the NBA, and the FIFA World contributed to this growth . While these events have economic short-term ben area, they can be a catalyst for longer-term tourism development opportunities. In 2004,the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) and the Internation Committee (IOC)issued a joint statement that illustrates the strong dynamic bet and tourism "Tourism and sports are interrelated and complementary . Sr professional.amateur or leisure activity - involves a considerable amount of t play and compete in different destinations and countries. Major sporting ever the Olympic Games, football and rugby championships and auto racing ha powerful tourism attractions in themselves -making a very positive contrib tourism image of the host destination". (Adapted from : https://www .sports -management-d Question 26.Sports tourism is the combination of __ . A. the love for nature and the passion for new experiences B. the passion for new destinations and the desire for new experiences C. the love for sports and the desire for new experiences D. the love for new experiences and the passion for new destination Question 27.Sports tourism is becoming increasingly popular due to __ A. the global sports tourism market of 587.87 billion B. the increasing popular sports events C. the growth rate of 17.5% through 2023 D. economic short-term and long-term benefits Question 28 . What is illustrated in the 2004 joint statement? A. WTO and the IOC are dynamiC. B. Tourism and sports are unrelated but supplementary. C. Tourism and sports are one and the same. D. Tourism and sports are interrelated and complementary. Question 29.Major sporting events do not include __ ,acc passage. A. horse racing B. football championships C. rugby championships D. auto racing Question 30 . What is meant by powerful tourist attractions? A. The destinations are economic powers. B. The host destinations are rich. C. The host nations are enhanced with a tourism image.