The Economic Impact of Major Sporting Events on a Country
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Large sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics have huge influences on the economies of the hosting countries. The economic implications of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia, and the Paris Olympics are contrasted in this essay.The article discusses how these events catalyze economic growth through investment in infrastructure, tourism, and job creation and also accounts for the probable negative effects such as high expenses, debts, and unused facilities after the event.
Author: Mohmed Eshan -
Language: English
Topic: Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408102275