Purpose This study analyzes whether a doping scandal occurring during global major sport event has an impact on on-site spectator satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach The investigation was conducted among 896 spectators attending minimum of one at the Nordic Ski World Championships 2019. Furthermore, five members organizing committee were retrospectively interviewed about how they judged scandals’ perception and its organization. Findings Results revealed that did not affect spectators’...

Introduction Esports have been suggested to enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction times. While physical exercise is known improve these abilities, its impact on short-term esports performance under-researched. This study aims evaluate the effects of specific general training gaming performance, hypothesizing improvements in both gaming-related variables. Methods Baseline follow-up tests measured global grip strength, Aimlabs single 4-fold times, anticipation....

Abstract Objectives Large language models are becoming increasingly significant tools in everyday life, including the context of training and sports. However, extent to which recreational athletes actually rely on AI-generated plans differences trust towards these technologies between users non-users have not yet been investigated. Furthermore, there is a lack information regarding current quality such plans. The aim this project was examine how differ their assess Results In our sample, 54%...

Resident support has become a key success factor in bidding for and hosting sporting events. While the impact of major events on resident similar sized been extensively researched, there is gap understanding how influence smaller This research note addresses this by moving towards more holistic view that goes beyond individual retrospectively analyzes three different sizes. Through critical review existing literature, study sheds light perceptions their small, medium large The results show...

Purpose This study aims to explore the multifaceted legacies of sports events, focusing on how impact bidding cities is perceived by representatives bid committees. By examining perceptions associated with both successful and unsuccessful bids, research seeks highlight broader implications process beyond event itself. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative two-step approach, first gathered data through an online questionnaire from sixteen ( n = 16) organizing committee members....

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) lacks candidates willing to host the Games (OG) and has reacted this situation by introducing Agenda 2020 (OA)—a reform process making OG more attractive for potential hosts. This study analyzes whether OA plays a crucial role future of OG. We, therefore, examined official IOC documents feasibility studies 2026 Winter (WOG) bidders conducted qualitative interviews with experts in field (n = 15). results reveal that WOG hosts plan reduce budgets...

Small-scale events represent an important asset for the development of tourist destinations. As local stakeholders play a major role in conceptualizing and developing small-scale events, this study sheds light upon stakeholders' perceptions toward such events. The current was carried out through qualitative interviews based on case FIS (International Ski Federation) World Junior Alpine Championships 2019. findings reveal that event success, involvement decision-making process is key....

Physical activity has a strong impact on physical and mental health. It prevents diseases, strengthens the immune system, helps to reduce stress. Moreover, increases psychological well-being, with outdoor exercise showing even more positive effects. In times when national regulations also restrict possibilities for exercise, authors—referring scientifically sound findings adhering current social distancing rules—recommend allowing moderate sports activities (jogging, Nordic walking, going...

In Alpine regions, which are very similar due to their topographical location and wide-ranging sports offerings, the restrictions on activities during COVID-19 pandemic differed in type level: while some regions (Tyrol, South Tyrol, Trentino), all were forbidden except for walking near home, other (Upper Bavaria, Vorarlberg), people allowed go hiking running first lockdown.

Mega-events such as the Olympic Games are often seen most prestigious tourism events in world. However, public support for mega-events has decreased over past decades. To counteract this negative trend, International Committee launched Agenda 2020 and later amendments. With Milan Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy) hosting Winter 2026, two independent tourist destinations will be required to collaborate share resources multi-contextual environments they become members of a meta-organisation. Moreover,...

Background To ensure the highest technical performance, speed, safety, excellent control and to improve competitive a successful regulation of anxiety is necessary. Therefore, it seems crucial identify factors influencing adolescent athletes. Research suggests that people reporting high quality life are more capable cope with stressful challenging situations than others. The aim this study was investigate impact life, involvement parents in sports career coach's leadership behaviour on...

The aim of this study was to define the role relative age effect in 12th Winter European Youth Olympic Festival 2015. birth dates all 899 participants and anthropometric data 655 were analyzed. A significant present total sample among male athletes but not female athletes. Additionally, a strength- endurance-related sports technique-related sports. Statistically significantly more older won medals. Relative had strong influence on participation as well performance.

Purpose Offline retail stores have been working on improving their in-store customer experience; they begun to realise the physical advantage over online channels. Especially sports products a number of unique features, such as high emotional involvement or sense community; additionally, customers put emphasis multisensory brand experience at point sale. This study examines (ISCX) in offline stores, taking into account commercial uniqueness sport. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative...

Many ski-lift operators are trying to diversify their business by opening summer parks and in so doing, reposition resorts as year-round destinations. Almost half of Tyrol introduced such the period from 2000 2018. The purpose this study is assess competitive determinants following suit copying these park competitors. Estimates using a Cox survival model show that likelihood adopt mainly determined cooperation with competitors (coopetition) through resident pass alliances size operator....

The first Winter Youth Olympic Games held in Innsbruck January 2012 attracted about 1,000 adolescent athletes aged between 14 and 18. At large-scale events such as the Games, coaches, chefs de mission, others accompany and, therefore, gain a deeper insight into their behavior. This study aims at assessing young elite athletes' perceptions of experience from point-of-view different stakeholder groups. Qualitative data was retrieved during games 12 athlete 4 other focus analyzes sports...

The prevention of injury and illness remains an important issue among young elite athletes. Systematic surveillance injuries illnesses during multi-sport events might provide a valuable basis to develop preventive measures, focusing especially on adequate information for youth athletes.To analyse the frequencies characteristics 2015 Winter European Youth Olympic Festival (W-EYOF).All National Committees were asked report daily occurrence or non-occurrence newly sustained standardised...

Recently there has been a trend towards multiday sports walking (i.e. long-distance hiking or = LDH). This study aims to provide deeper insights into motivations as represented by competition, exhibitionism, playing the limit and sociability, well expectations, attitudes LDH examine correlation between these constructs. Based on results of qualitative approach (Study 1a: n 8; Study 1b: 78), investigating typical characteristics motives for engaging in LDH, quantitative main 2: 574) is based...

Analyzing residents’ support for events has become popular in sports tourism research. Based on the social exchange theory and of reasoned action, this study tests a model 2018 UCI Road World Championships (N = 2,265). The findings show that perceived image fit between an event place significantly influences overall attitude support. Furthermore, mediates relationship This supplements literature (a) by testing its influence support, (b) analyzing summer held well-known designated winter...