FIFA World Cup and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil: Legacies in the municipality of Campinas-SP

Abstract

Abstract. The aim of this study was to analyze sports mega events legacy to the city of Campinas-SP after FIFA 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Games. A descriptive-interpretative with a quanti-qualitative analysis was performed. Semi-structured interviews with city stakeholders and in loco observations were used for data collection, then transcription content analysis was performed by Iramuteq software. The program identified four different categories: High Performance Sport Center (HPSC), Negative Legacies, Delegation Reception and Safety. It was reported a lack of planning, delays and embargoes regarding HPSC openings and equipment use. For Negative Legacies and Delegation Reception, it was reported neutral or negative legacies and an overestimation of possible positive impacts just before the sports mega events. The only category that showed a positive legacy was Safety, it was reported better professional training, government and knowledge exchange between the institutions responsible for monitoring and protection of local population, tourists and sports delegations. Finally, with the exception of Safety, the positive sports mega events legacies at Campinas-SP did not occur, since the city did not improve their sports facilities and did not have a significant economy impact.