sportsevents
Sportsevents are organized competitions or celebrations centered on sport, designed to determine champions or showcase athletic achievement. They range from single-sport world championships to multi-sport mega-events such as the Olympic Games, and can occur at local, national, or international levels. Some events are recurring, while others are one-off.
Organization and governance: International federations (IFs) and national governing bodies run most events, often under the
Types: Major multi-sport events (Olympics, Commonwealth Games), world championships in individual sports, professional tournaments (the Grand
Impact and issues: Sportsevents generate economic activity through tourism, sponsorship, and media rights, but can also
Planning and legacy: Effective events require careful planning of venues, transportation, athlete welfare, safety, and post-event