This study was conducted to develop evaluation items for hosting international
sports events, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of host regions
and society by focusing on the diverse anticipated outcomes of such events. To
this end, dome...
This study was conducted to develop evaluation items for hosting international
sports events, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of host regions
and society by focusing on the diverse anticipated outcomes of such events. To
this end, domestic cases of evaluation systems for international sports event
bidding were examined and analyzed, while overseas cases were referenced for
the conceptual exploration of evaluation guidelines and the ideal objectives
pursued through event legacy. In addition, a Delphi survey was conducted with
experts in the field of sports events. As a result, a total of 31 evaluation items
across four domains were identified.
Specifically, this research systematically established and presented evaluation
items that comprehensively assess the anticipated outcomes of hosting
international sports events in the domains of sports, society, economy, and
environment:
In the sports domain, the evaluation items address the potential for qualitative
and quantitative growth in sports, as well as the capacity building of
professionals and related organizations.
In the social domain, the items include the assessment of positive effects on
local communities, such as resident satisfaction, community spirit, quality of life,
social equity, and regional development.
The economic domain encompasses items for evaluating both direct economic
effects, such as local consumption, income, and employment, and indirect effects,
including tourism and business opportunities.
In the environmental domain, the evaluation focuses on minimizing negative
environmental impacts, preserving natural resources, enhancing environmental
awareness, and promoting civic consciousness.
The significance of this study lies in its systematic development of evaluation
items that enable comprehensive assessment of the anticipated outcomes of
international sports events, based on case analysis and expert consultation.
Furthermore, the findings provide a new direction for improving future
evaluation systems for international sports events and are expected to serve as
a foundation for related academic discourse.
Additionally, the evaluation items derived from this study can serve as
empirical standards and guidelines for stakeholders seeking to host international
sports events, enabling them to objectively assess their own hosting capabilities
and to establish clear purposes and goals. Institutionalizing the submission of
assessment results and supporting documentation based on these criteria would
provide a basis for effectively preventing indiscriminate event bidding, which has
been identified as a persistent issue. Moreover, by consistently linking these
evaluation items to post-event performance assessments, this research is
expected to contribute to the establishment of a knowledge management system
that enhances the capacity for hosting and managing international sports events
in Korea.