Urheilusektoreille

Urheilusektoreille is a Finnish noun phrase in the allative case meaning “to the sports sectors” or “for the sports sectors.” It is formed from the plural form urheilusektorit (sports sectors) plus the allative suffix -ille, and it functions to indicate direction toward or benefit to the sectors within sports rather than to describe the sectors as a subject.

Usage of the term appears mainly in policy, economic, or administrative texts where the focus is on actions directed at the sector level. For example, a sentence such as Tukea suunnataan urheilusektoreille translates to “The support is directed to the sports sectors.” The exact meaning depends on context, and the phrase can denote recipients of funding, areas of impact, or strategic focus within the broader sports economy.

Scope and inclusivity of urheilusektoreille cover a wide range of activities under the sports economy. This can include professional and amateur sports clubs and leagues, community and youth sports organizations, fitness and wellness services, coaching and training programs, event organizers, sports equipment manufacturers, and sport-related services and facilities. In Finnish discussions of national sports policy, economic impact, and public funding, the term helps refer to the aggregated group of sectors involved in organized sport and related activities.

Etymology and language notes: The form illustrates Finnish grammar, combining a plural noun with the allative case to indicate direction or beneficiary. In English translations, the phrase is context-dependent and commonly rendered as “to the sports sectors” or “for the sports sectors.” See also Finnish grammar and discussions of the allative case for related forms.