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<p>This research looks at how big sports events between 2018 and 2023 shaped cities in social and political ways. We used a mix of methods some numbers like how much was spent on infrastructure, plus surveys and long-term city growth data to show how these events really do change urban areas. The results showed a big jump in the number of major sports events (up 167%) and also a 160% rise in money being put into infrastructure during the same time. Most of that spending went to transport systems (about 40%) and sports-related buildings (around 30%). The study found a clear link between hosting sports events and city improvements over time, with positive development trends lasting up to six years after an event. When it came to where the money came from, national governments gave the biggest chunk (35%), and local ones weren’t far behind (30%). People seemed to like what the events did for bringing communities together 80% of folks gave high ratings there. But the environment part didn’t score as well, only around 60%, showing some concern about how these big projects affect nature. All in all, this study gives some useful lessons for city planners, government people, and event organizers who want to get the benefits from hosting sports events while trying to avoid the downsides.</p>

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The socio-political geographical changes of urban spaces driven by sporting events

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    2025年6月24日

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  • Haihong Xu,
  • Caiyou Zhou

摘要

This research looks at how big sports events between 2018 and 2023 shaped cities in social and political ways. We used a mix of methods some numbers like how much was spent on infrastructure, plus surveys and long-term city growth data to show how these events really do change urban areas. The results showed a big jump in the number of major sports events (up 167%) and also a 160% rise in money being put into infrastructure during the same time. Most of that spending went to transport systems (about 40%) and sports-related buildings (around 30%). The study found a clear link between hosting sports events and city improvements over time, with positive development trends lasting up to six years after an event. When it came to where the money came from, national governments gave the biggest chunk (35%), and local ones weren’t far behind (30%). People seemed to like what the events did for bringing communities together 80% of folks gave high ratings there. But the environment part didn’t score as well, only around 60%, showing some concern about how these big projects affect nature. All in all, this study gives some useful lessons for city planners, government people, and event organizers who want to get the benefits from hosting sports events while trying to avoid the downsides.