Thesis Chapters by Niels Lengrand
Niels Lengrand, 2019
The Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) field using sport as social tool to develop socially ex... more The Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) field using sport as social tool to develop socially excluded communities, became in the past two decades a leading global sport movement. In parallel the integration of SDP programme to generate positive social legacy, has increased since the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, leading the Tokyo bidding committee for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games to create an SDP programme. The Sport for Tomorrow programme was born and evolved in a complex environment, as Japan has short history with the SDP movement. Thus, this study examines the SFT design and implementation and its impact on local communities. To answer the research problems, this study undertakes a single explorative and interpretive case study, using a qualitative dataset represented by diverse online documents. These documents have been analysed through a thematic analysis. The main findings showed the Japanese government essentially used the programme as a diplomatic tool to gain soft power in developing countries, serving an elite-driven population. The study has reached several conclusive points: the lack of SFT including vulnerable communities; the IOC’s structure can foster SDP integration; an enhanced relationship between the SDP movement and SMEs stakeholders is required. This study also demonstrates that by adopting the S4D framework and NGOs assistance in the bidding and candidature process the IOC has the potential to change the conversation around Sport Mega-Events (SMEs) by fostering hosting communities positive social and cultural legacy.
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Thesis Chapters by Niels Lengrand
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