Can we afford sporting mega-events?

An editorial focuses on the complexities of sports as not just displays of human achievement but as entities deeply intertwined with commercialization, environmental concerns, and social implications. It critiques the massive investments made by governments in hosting mega-events, highlighting the o...

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Publicado en:Social Identities Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 153 - 156
Autores principales: Miller, Toby, Ahluwalia, Pal
Formato: Editorial
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd May2024
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