Review of medal predications for South Africa in the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

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RAMCHANDANI, Girish and WILSON, Darryl (2010). Review of medal predications for South Africa in the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 22 (4), 26-27. [Article]

Abstract

Objectives: This paper reviews South Africa's performance in the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games relative to predicted medal success.

Methods: Forecasts based on the nation’s previous success are compared against medals won in Delhi.

Results: Actual performance is in line with predicted performance in terms of gold medals but total medals won are below expectations.

Conclusion: The findings are of potential value to relevant sports authorities and follow up research is proposed.

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Official URL:
http://www.sajsm.org.za/index.php/sajsm/article/vi...
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Sport Industry Research Centre
Page Range:
26-27

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8650-9382

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Item Type:
Article
Depositing User:
Rebecca Jones
Date Deposited:
22 May 2012 10:57
Last Modified:
18 Mar 2021 10:15
URI:
https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/5122
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