The sport communication environment underwent dramatic changes in last ten years at an increasingly quick rate every year. My consumption habits regarding sport media have undergone considerable changes in the last five years which match the quick developments in sport communication channels. I obtained sports content primarily through traditional platforms such as television along with printed media five years ago. Watching sports events live took place on television screens alongside my habit of checking dedicated sports channels and reading sports content found in newspapers or magazines. Social media served only as supplemental content for sports consumption since I occasionally checked Twitter and Facebook for scores during games but made these channels secondary.
The current state of my sports media consumption consists of diverse interactive sources compared to traditional methods from past years. The use of social media platforms constitutes the core method through which I stay connected to sports. Through Twitter along with Instagram and TikTok I can stay updated with my preferred teams of athletes and sports journalism as it happens. Lifetime sports updates from athlete sources are among my preferred sports content alongside feature videos and match highlights. Through social media I take part in sports discussions while exchanging ideas with fans who live anywhere in the world. Streaming services represent a main element of my consumption since they allow game and event viewing at any time I choose to watch them.
The sport communication industry will advance through technological improvements and behavior changes of sports spectators during the subsequent five years. User-generated sports media will take a significant upward trend because fans will actively produce and distribute sports content incrementally.
Enhancing both accessibility and inclusivity stands as my preferred enhancement in the field of sport communication should I have access to magical wand powers. Every sports event contents and broadcasts would be universally accessible to viewers regardless of their geographical position or economic background. The required change involves lifting geographical barriers while creating economical subscription ways for viewers and offering content in several languages. Greater accessibility in sports access will build an inclusive community across the world that actively participates in sports.
The evolution of my sports media consumption patterns has shifted from old-fashioned sources towards combined use of virtual platforms and streaming platforms and end-user content generation. Upcoming technological development together with inclusivity will create even more exciting changes within the upcoming five years. My enthusiasm for sports enables me to welcome these upcoming changes in the sports world while sustaining my involvement with its lively environment.