In a global survey taken in March 2024, it was found that the main reason for individuals to watch the Olympic Games was to enjoy the spectacle and excitement of the event. In total, 52 percent of respondents cited that as a reason for watching the event. Meanwhile, 46 percent of respondents said they watched the Games so they could support their country's athletes and national pride.
Leading reasons for individuals to watch the Olympic Games worldwide as of March 2024
Characteristic
Share of respondents
To enjoy the spectacle and excitement of the event
52%
To support my country's athletes and national pride
46%
To witness athletic feats and performances
45%
To feel part of a global spectacle/event
26%
Because members of my family and/or friends watch it
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YouGov. (June 16, 2024). Leading reasons for individuals to watch the Olympic Games worldwide as of March 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474683/main-reasons-watch-olympics/
YouGov. "Leading reasons for individuals to watch the Olympic Games worldwide as of March 2024." Chart. June 16, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474683/main-reasons-watch-olympics/
YouGov. (2024). Leading reasons for individuals to watch the Olympic Games worldwide as of March 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474683/main-reasons-watch-olympics/
YouGov. "Leading Reasons for Individuals to Watch The Olympic Games Worldwide as of March 2024." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474683/main-reasons-watch-olympics/
YouGov, Leading reasons for individuals to watch the Olympic Games worldwide as of March 2024 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474683/main-reasons-watch-olympics/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Leading reasons for individuals to watch the Olympic Games worldwide as of March 2024 [Graph], YouGov, June 16, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474683/main-reasons-watch-olympics/
