... negative impacts decrease from pre- to post-event. Social implications The social effects of hosting sport mega events result in a short-term change in attitudes towards the local community, leading to a better comprehension on how communities perceive the event's impact on their lives. Originality...

... economies, cultures, states and sports personnel. Researchers from various fields have examined such events through numerous disciplinary lenses, including sociology, economics, politics and tourism. For instance, Roche’s (2009) seminal work on mega events and modernity offers an important contribution...