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54 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,816 Sport and Mega-Event Impacts papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research could address these constraints by drawing on larger and more diverse samples that incorporate additional stakeholder groups such as policymakers, investors, and business owners, and by combining surveys with interviews or case studies to provide deeper insight into how opportunities are created and realized in practice.

    Global kickoff: An empirical assessment of the international business opportunities created by Morocco's joint hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup · 2026 · DOI

  • in evaluation expert-panel content commonly used This study has several limitations. First, validation was validity. Additional to restricted psychometric instrument development, including construct validity, reliability assessment, factor analysis, field testing, and test-retest procedures, was not conducted. Second, the instruments were developed within the context of the Ukrainian Olympic sport system during crisis conditions, which may limit direct transferability to other national settings. Future research should therefore focus on broader psychometric evaluation, pilot application, and cross- context adaptation of the instruments. TABLE 6 Item revisions based on cognitive interviewing feedback.

    Development and validation of a PEST-based instrument for assessing macro-environmental factors in Olympic athletes' preparation under crisis conditions · 2026 · DOI

  • By applying a standardised set of HEPA-aligned indicators, this research addresses a critical gap in understanding how local policies, infrastructure, and programmes contribute to the promotion of active lifestyles.

    Assessing the Development of Sports in Latvian Municipalities: A Pilot Study Aligned With HEPA Framework · 2026 · DOI

  • Even with its contributions, this study has several limitations that deserve careful consideration. First, the cross-sectional design captures community perceptions at a single point in time, failing to consider how attitudes toward event tourism may evolve in response to policy changes, shifts in tourism demand, or the long-term impacts of event tourism. Community attitudes toward tourism—especially within indigenous settings—are not static; they can change due to evolving power dynamics, commercialization pressures, and policy interventions (Nunkoo and Gursoy, 2012). Future studies would be enhanced by longitudinal designs that allow for a deep understanding indigenous of how trust, support, or resistance evolve communities. in Secondly, the study’s singular emphasis on the Maasai community presents a notable constraint regarding transferability and external validity. Consequently, the findings may not apply to other indigenous communities that have different cultural contexts and governance structures. Studies comparing various communities could offer a wider insight into how event tourism contributes to cultural preservation. Third, although the quantitative method facilitated the examina- tion of relationships within the conceptual framework, it may not fully capture the symbolic, spiritual, and political significance inherent in Maasai cultural traditions. Future research may adopt mixed-methods or ethnographic approaches to enhance survey results and more accu- rately represent indigenous knowledge systems (Hodgson, 2001; Homewood et al., 2020). Finally, the research faced financial and spatial limitations that influenced its design and extent. Insufficient funding constrained the length of fieldwork and the use of qualitative approaches. Moreover, data gathering took place in selected, reachable Maasai areas, which might have limited the geographic representativeness of the sample.

    The role of event and festival tourism in preserving cultural heritage: towards a new events calendar for the Maasai tribe, Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

  • The sustainable development of sports logistics is no longer merely an option but a necessity. Based on the findings of this study, several recommendations should support this transition. Firstly, it is essential to encourage technological innovation in logistics systems to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Furthermore, sustainability considerations should be integrated directly into the planning and design phases of logistics operations. In addition, launching targeted training programs can enhance professional awareness and capabilities in sustainable logistics practices. Secondly, forming strategic partnerships between logistics providers, sports organisations and public institutions can foster collaborative approaches that support long-term sustainability goals.

    Sustainable sports logistics: A theoretical framework integrating digitalisation and environmental strategies · 2026 · DOI

  • In this study, through the lens of institutional theory and isomorphism, we focused on the under-studied recipients of said strategy, the UEFA’s member national associations (NAs), to capture the existing sustainability efforts within them, as they are reported on their official communications, and thus the backdrop to which the strategy was introduced and is being promoted.

    The five levels of sustainability in European football: mapping the sustainability approaches of UEFA’s member national associations · 2024 · DOI

  • While the burgeoning research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) indicates the importance of tracking the interest of external stakeholders to obtain societal goals, insight into what types of CSR activities contribute to social outcomes remain scarce.

    Types of CSR Initiatives and Fans’ Social Outcomes: The Case of Professional Sport Organizations · 2021 · DOI

  • Common concerns include limited evaluation of covariates, sweeping conclusions based on insufficient evidence, arbitrary conceptualization and operalization of PA, and lack of triangulation.

    Can international sports mega events be considered physical activity interventions? A systematic review and quality assessment of large-scale population studies · 2021 · DOI

  • The article examines the role (and control) of corporate sponsors in reaching school-aged young people through enterprise education that appear to advance the 'corporate capture of childhood' (Beder, 2009) in ways that are hitherto under-researched.

    The Real Olympic Games: Sponsorship, Schools, and the Olympics—the Case of Coca-Cola · 2017 · DOI

  • Nevertheless, while constraints to sport event attendance have begun to gain traction in the spectator sport literature in recent years, it has not been explored how constraints may prompt consumers to substitute SMC for attendance.

    An Examination of Constraints and Motivators as Predictors of Sport Media Consumption Substitution Intention · 2015 · DOI

  • But how accurate is this view and what contradictory evidence, if any, can be cited? In order to answer these related questions, this article examines the legacy of the 1998 Summer Olympics, held in Seoul, South Korea.

    The sociocultural legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games · 2011 · DOI

  • In light of this evidence, the continued proliferation of public investment in sports facilities begs the question: Is there some other justification for this spending, or are policymakers simply acting against the public interest (either irrationally, or in response to political-economic influences)? A possibility that has not been fully explored is the notion that stadiums and teams generate tangible and intangible consumption benefits that could support some level of public investment.

    Beyond the Economic Catalyst Debate: Can Public Consumption Benefits Justify a Municipal Stadium Investment? · 2007 · DOI

  • Abstract Public financing of major league sports venues has been widely studied, but government support for minor league facilities has not been systematically documented.

    The public cost of Minor League Baseball stadium subsidies · 2026 · DOI

  • The findings demonstrate that although parents strongly value sport and view it as an important arena for integration, they struggle to navigate the Norwegian sport system due to limited information, language barriers and unfamiliarity with the voluntary structure that characterizes youth sport.

    ‘I want my child to participate in sport, but I have no information about it’ – a study of Ukrainain refugee's parent's perspectives on their children's sport participation in Norway · 2026 · DOI

  • Abstract Whilst there is a growing line of research that examines sustainability by the leading ballet and opera houses, currently, however, there are insufficient studies that shed light on sustainable practices by the Royal Ballet and Opera in London (the United Kingdom).

    A Meeting Point of Culture, Royalty, and the Environment: Analyzing the Discourse on Sustainability by the Royal Ballet and Opera in London · 2025 · DOI

  • The relationship between residents’ perceptions of sports events and their supportive attitudes is a pivotal topic in academia, yet existing studies report inconsistent findings.

    Residents’ perceptions of impacts and support for sports events: A meta-analysis based on social exchange theory and triple bottom line · 2025 · DOI

  • The results showed that the link between culture and social inclusion is insufficiently explored in terms of how public authorities could encourage greater social inclusion through public policies supporting festivals.

    The Role of Festivals and Cultural Events in Promoting Social Inclusion: Examining Local Public Policy Documents in Romania · 2024 · DOI

  • The paper unpacks the under-researched relationship between the adoption of sustainability norms and policies and their practical manifestations in organisational sponsorships.

    Interrogating the Sustainability Concept in the F1 Teams’ Sponsorship Practices · 2024 · DOI

  • At the same time, only scarce literature approaches the phenomenon from an organizational perspective in that scholars try to assess the degree of online media adoption, these studies are limited by the sample typology thus limiting the generality of their findings.

    Online Media: Why Use It? To What Benefit? An Examination of Online Communication Within National Olympic Committees · 2022 · DOI

  • However, few studies have examined how Thai sport and sport event tourism (SET) are efficiently or effectively promoted.

    Destination development by sport event tourism (SET): a case study of Thailand · 2021 · DOI

  • Here, conducting a systematic scoping review, we map this previous research in terms of its characteristics, its nature, and its volume, thus offering a concise perspective on what has been previously explored, and, more importantly, what remains to be analyzed in the future.

    Stadium Attendance Demand Research: A Scoping Review · 2021 · DOI

  • A lack of consensus existed about the relationship between spectator sport and environmental well-being and prospects for leveraging spectator sport for participant sport.

    “Sport is Double-Edged”: A Delphi Study of Spectator Sport and Population Health · 2021 · DOI

  • We conclude by suggesting that hockey-free public rinks warrant further research, in particular (1) to examine the informal social regulation of identities, and (2) to understand the kinds of contact across social difference that they facilitate.

    Everyday Multiculturalism on Ice: Observations from Hockey-free Outdoor Urban Public Ice Rinks · 2021 · DOI

  • Although the effect of different structures on the formation of loyal participants is known, the effect of different theories such as resource exchange has not been studied much.

    Investigation of the Performance Status of Elite Taekwondo Athletes Under COVID-19 Conditions: A Mixed Study · 2020 · DOI

  • It is recommended mega sporting events are not used as a policy intervention to increase sport participation of people with disabilities, as this does not account for constraining social and systemic barriers to sports participation.

    Are mega-events a solution to address physical inactivity? Interrogating the London 2012 Paralympic sport participation legacies among people with disabilities · 2020 · DOI

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