CONTRIBUTION OF SPORT TOURISM AND SPORT EVENTS TO SOCIALIZATION BETWEEN SOCIETIES A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: The contribution of sports tourism and sports events to socialization between societies is very important. This field brings people from different cultures together, allowing them to communicate, interact and unite over a common interest. Sports tourism also involves people traveling to different destinations and participating in sporting events. International sporting events, such as major events like the Olympic Games or the World Cup, bring people together from different countries. These events allow people to experience and understand different cultures and traditions. Sports tourism also takes people to different communities and regions, helping them to discover local life and interact with local people. Sport events provide an opportunity for people to share the experience of playing and watching sports together. During a sporting event, people focus on a common goal, such as supporting the same team or competing with fans of the opposing team. By coming together around this common goal, people bond together and improve their social relationships. Sporting events bring people together in situations where they would otherwise be separated and give them the opportunity to share a common passion. Sporting events also teach people values such as teamwork and fair play. Being part of a team or cooperating with other players during a sporting event improves people's social skills and strengthens their ability to conform to social norms. In addition, sports tourism and sporting events can provide economic, communication, cultural and other benefits to the countries and societies where they take place. Purpose: In this study, it is aimed to determine the dimensions of the contribution of sports tourism and events to socialization between societies. Method: The method of this study is a literature review and an examination of the studies on the subject included in the literature. The studies on the subject in the literature were examined and interpreted and concluded. Conclusion: Sports tourism and sporting events are an important tool for socialization between societies. These areas bring people from different cultures together and enable them to communicate and interact. They also teach values such as teamwork and fair play. Sporting events contribute to the development of social relations by providing an environment that unites people. In addition, they bring significant cultural, economic and other values to the region and country where the event is organized. When the studies and findings in terms of literature are examined, it is seen that sporting events contribute to many issues and areas, and that these contributions provide positive support for regional and social integration and benefit creation.