Sporting legacies of sports mega-events: a review of the available literature

Authors

  • Doralice Lange de Souza Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Sakis Pappous University of Kent, UK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2013v25n41p42

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to present a literature review about sport legacies of sports mega-events. We used the following key-words and their equivalents in Portuguese:  “sport mega-events”, “legacy”, “sport legacy”. We present the main empirical academic studies available, dedicating especial attention to “London 2012”. We also synthetize recommendations for the development of positive sport legacies to future host cities/countries. We conclude that the nature of research on this theme is extremely complex and that there isn´t enough scientific evidence showing a correlation between the realization of mega-events and the involvement of people with sports and physical activity.

 

 

 

Author Biographies

Doralice Lange de Souza, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Professora Associada do Departamento de Educação FísicaUniversidade Federal do Paraná

Sakis Pappous, University of Kent, UK

Senior LecturerDirector of Graduate StudiesSchool of Sport and Exercise ScienceUniversity of Kent, UK

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Published

2013-11-26

How to Cite

Souza, D. L. de, & Pappous, S. (2013). Sporting legacies of sports mega-events: a review of the available literature. Motrivivência, (41), 42–56. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2013v25n41p42

Issue

No. 41 (2013): Manifestações populares, Cidadania e Megaeventos esportivos

Section

Seção Temática

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