What makes it difficult for traditional cultures to resist dependency status in international sports?

The structural characteristics of sports play a significant role in creating dependencies for traditional cultures within the international sports arena. These structures often favor established, more dominant nations and cultures that have the resources and infrastructure to excel in sports. This includes access to funding, training facilities, and advanced coaching methodologies, which can perpetuate a cycle where traditional cultures struggle to compete on equal footing.

Furthermore, the infrastructure of international sports organizations and competitions can prioritize certain types of sports that may not align with the interests or traditions of specific cultures. Consequently, traditional cultures may find themselves in a position where they need to adapt to the expectations and norms set forth by these structures, thereby reinforcing their dependency status.

In contrast, limited access to technology, lack of interest in competition, and absence of cultural exchanges do not directly address the broader systemic issues presented by the structure of the international sports system itself, making them less central to understanding the complexities of dependency.