Impact on Sport Mega-Events (Journal - 10mins)
Citation: Giulianotti, R and Armstrong, G and Hales, G and Hobbs, D (2015) Sport Mega-Events and Public Opposition: A Sociological Study of the London 2012 Olympics. Journal of Sport & Social Issues, 39 (2). pp. 99-119. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0193723514530565
Abstract: The article examines opposition to the London Olympics, highlighting concerns about negative effects on low-income communities and changes to their identities under Festival Capitalism. It argues that these factors overshadow Olympic ideals, with some describing the event as a 'projection of corporate power' and a 'monopoly of capitalism' (p.12).
Other Topics Include : social movements, environmental impact, ‘glocal’ protesting, and redistribution of resources.
License: CC-BY-NC
Qatar 2022 World Cup (Case Study - 15mins)
Citation: Mukendi, M.H., Yin, G. and Adomako-Ansah, J. (2025) The Economic Impact of Sport Events on Economy: Case Study on Qatar 2022 World Cup. Open Access Library Journal, 12: e13257. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1113257
Abstract: Do world sporting events have sustainable economic returns for a country? The case study discusses a cost-benefit analysis surrounding the creation of a labour force, the modernization of infrastructure, the diversification of financial investments, increasing tourism, and recognition of the country's image on the international stage.
License: CC-BY - Open Access
Elite Athletes’ Off-Sports Activities (Journal - 30mins)
Citation: Postema, A., van Mierlo, H., & Bakker, A. B. (2025). Elite Athletes’ Off-Sports Activities: A Qualitative Exploration of Spillover to the Sports Domain. The Spanish Journal of Psychology 28, e25, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1017/SJP.2025.10015
Abstract: Researchers ask questions about what elite athletes do during their leisure or recreational time away from their sport, as well as the themes that emerge from these reported activities. They also investigate how these off-sport activities can impact athletes’ performance, either negatively—by mental fatigue, and underperformance—or positively, by increasing energy and confidence in sports training.
License: This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution and reproduction, provided the original article is properly cited.
Advantages of Childhood Physical Activity at 10 years old, Leading to Exercise in Adulthood (Journal - 5mins)
Citation: Lee Smith, Benjamin Gardner, Daniel Aggio, Mark Hamer. 2015. Association between participation in outdoor play and sport at 10 years old with physical activity in adulthood. Preventive Medicine, 74, pp. 31-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.02.004
Abstract: A longitudinal study spanning 32 years found that children who engaged in sports or outdoor activities from the age of 10 were more likely to remain physically active into adulthood. Notably, discussions highlighted that children whose fathers had routine or manual occupations were less likely to participate in physical activity. The findings suggest that early exposure may foster a lasting preference for physical activity, with examples including the development of motor skills in childhood and the subsequent encouragement of active lifestyles as individuals mature.
License: This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).