<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>As the crowded calendar of world sport and the increasing competition between sporting festivals is likely to affect more second-tier global sporting festivals than the Olympic Games (Cashman 2004, p. 134), this paper attempts to answer a few questions concerning the future of the World Games, i.e. a multi-sport mega event. The first and primary question is whether it is worthwhile to host the World Games. In this paper reasoned justification will be provided with a critical eye. Furthermore, questions will be raised about the when and particularly about the where. The content of the World Games' programs will be briefly discussed and critically evaluated as well. As an example the author will use the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for discussion.</p></abstract>

As the crowded calendar of world sport and the increasing competition between sporting festivals is likely to affect more second-tier global sporting festivals than the Olympic Games (Cashman 2004, p. 134), this paper attempts to answer a few questions concerning the future of the World Games, i.e. a multi-sport mega event. The first and primary question is whether it is worthwhile to host the World Games. In this paper reasoned justification will be provided with a critical eye. Furthermore, questions will be raised about the when and particularly about the where. The content of the World Games' programs will be briefly discussed and critically evaluated as well. As an example the author will use the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for discussion.

Visible or Invisible Games? A Critique on the Future of the World Games

International Olympic and Multicultural Studies Centre (CEO), Da-Yeh University, Taiwan

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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As the crowded calendar of world sport and the increasing competition between sporting festivals is likely to affect more second-tier global sporting festivals...

Visible or Invisible Games? A Critique on the Future of the World Games

Published Online: Jul 21, 2010

Page range: 21 - 29

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10141-010-0003-3

Keywords
World Games, mega event, Kaohsiung

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Visible or Invisible Games? A Critique on the Future of the World Games

Published Online: Jul 21, 2010

Page range: 21 - 29

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10141-010-0003-3

KeywordsWorld Games, mega event, Kaohsiung

This content is open access.

Keywords
World Games, mega event, Kaohsiung