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...
| Published in: | Social Identities Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 153 - 156 |
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| Format: | Editorial |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2024
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| Summary: | 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 overstated economic benefits while questioning the sustainability and ethical considerations of such expenditures in the face of local community needs and the climate crisis. |
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