Propositions and recommendations for enhancing the legacies of major sporting events for disadvantaged communities and individuals.

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CHEN, Shushu, QUINTON, Mary, ALHARBI, Abdullah, BAO, Helen XH, BELL, Barbara, CARTER, Barnaby, DUIGNAN, Michael B, HEYES, Andrew, KAPLANIDOU, Kyriaki, KARAMANI, Maria, KENNELLY, Jacquline, KOKOLAKAKIS, Themis, LEE, Mark, LIANG, Xiao, MAHARAJ, Brij, MAIR, Judith, SMITH, Andrew, VAN BLERK, Lorraine and VELDHUIZEN VAN ZANTEN, Jet (2024). Propositions and recommendations for enhancing the legacies of major sporting events for disadvantaged communities and individuals. Event Management. [Article]

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Abstract

This consensus statement is the outcome of comprehensive collaboration through an international working group on the disparities in the legacies of major sporting events, specifically for communities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (CIDBs). The workshop brought together scholars to discuss current challenges and develop four propositions and recommendations for event leveraging, policy stakeholders, and researchers. The propositions included (1) the nature of ‘disadvantage’ needs to be recognised and the specific targeted CIDBs in each event context must be carefully identified or clearly defined; (2) CIDBs should be considered as an integral part of the whole event hosting cycle to ensure legacy inclusivity; (3) dedicated event leverage, sufficient financial backing and resource commitments for CIDBs are needed; and (4) it is critical to establish a system of legacy governance for CIDBs. The recommendations aim to inform change in practice and ensure lasting positive legacies for the communities that need them most.

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https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cog/em/pre-...

Uncontrolled Keywords:

1503 Business and Management; 1504 Commercial Services; 1506 Tourism; Sport, Leisure & Tourism; 3504 Commercial services; 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour; 3508 Tourism

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Identification Number:

10.3727/152599524x17077053867647

ORCID for Themis Kokolakakis: