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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(6), pp. 1246 - 1254
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130609
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Attitudes toward Hosting Sporting Events in the Kingdom of Bahrain: Preferences and Motivations
Jassim Sowaid 1,*, Ali Alsandi 2, Wajud Al Qasimi 3, Yousuf Bait Saleem 4
1 Department of Sports and Recreational Management, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
2 Laboratory of Sociology and Psychology (LSP), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
3 Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman
4 School Sports Activities Specialist, Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to examine the attitudes of employees in sports organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain toward hosting sporting events. A descriptive survey was conducted with 94 employees selected through simple random sampling. The results revealed a strong inclination among employees to support the hosting of various types of sporting events, with a marked preference for small and regional events over large global competitions. Although employees showed a stronger inclination toward smaller-scale events, the generally high response levels across all event types indicate a well-established hosting culture and a clear readiness among staff to support future sporting events of different scales. Economic factors emerged as the most influential motivators, whereas social factors exerted comparatively less influence. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant positive relationship (p < 0.01) between motivational factors and preferred event types, indicating that higher motivation levels were consistently associated with greater willingness to support event hosting. This relationship suggests that understanding staff motivations can help predict their preferences and guide strategic planning for sports event hosting. Based on these findings, the study recommends adopting sustainable and well-planned strategies for hosting sporting events in line with broader development visions, while also encouraging further research on sports event hosting and its sustainability across wider contexts.
KEYWORDS
Sporting Events, Major Sports Events, Economic Impacts, Social and Cultural Impacts, Development and Legacy, Bahrain
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Jassim Sowaid , Ali Alsandi , Wajud Al Qasimi , Yousuf Bait Saleem , "Attitudes toward Hosting Sporting Events in the Kingdom of Bahrain: Preferences and Motivations," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 6, pp. 1246 - 1254, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130609.
(b). APA Format:
Jassim Sowaid , Ali Alsandi , Wajud Al Qasimi , Yousuf Bait Saleem (2025). Attitudes toward Hosting Sporting Events in the Kingdom of Bahrain: Preferences and Motivations. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(6), 1246 - 1254. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130609.