Major sporting events sit at the intersection of competition, culture, and big-ticket economics. When a city hosts a global tournament or multi-sport competition, it is not simply staging games; it is managing a temporary mega-industry that touches construction, hospitality, transportation, media, retail, and public services.The economic story is often summarized as “costs versus benefits,” but the more useful lens is value creation: how hosts design venues, mobility, tourism offerings, and part [...]
