Does international elite sporting success or hosting major events affect self-rated health? An examination of potential positive externalities related to international sporting tournaments
Abstract:Research questionIt is a common expectation among politicians, civil servants and sport managers that hosting a major sporting event or achieving international elite sport success yields a variety of positive externalities grounded in the 'Virtuous Cycle of Elite Sport and Events' model. However, over the years various studies have shown that this model is not necessarily an accurate depiction of reality. This paper adds to existing research by testing whether elite sport success or hosting a major sport event… Show more
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