Which of the following is not a reason for the expansion of international sport?

• A. Sport expanded with the British Empire.
• B. Nationalism increased interest in international competition.
• C. The Olympic Games have helped sport spread internationally.
• D. Underdeveloped countries continue to dominate many sports.

Answer: (D)

The expansion of international sport is driven by how sports spread through global networks created by colonial and imperial ties, by nationalism that fuels interest in competing with other nations, and by the Olympic Games, which provide a shared platform that connects athletes, facilitates travel and communication, and helps standardize rules and practices across countries. These factors together explain why sports spread beyond their national origins. The idea that underdeveloped countries dominate many sports does not fit this pattern; in reality, development and resources often concentrate in more affluent nations, which tends to enable, not be a driver of, international expansion.