Understanding public acceptance of elite sport policy in japan: a structural equation modelling approach Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION
Increased investment in elite sport often results in the achievement of more medals in international sporting events (Hogan & Norton, 2000; Li, Meng, & Wang, 2009), or is essential even to maintain existing performance levels (De Bosscher, Bingham, Shibli, van Bottenburg, & De Knop, 2008). This generates a weighty debate about the 'never-ending spending race' (Mitchell, Spong, & Stewart, 2012). The current ...
Increased investment in elite sport often results in the achievement of more medals in international sporting events (Hogan & Norton, 2000; Li, Meng, & Wang, 2009), or is essential even to maintain existing performance levels (De Bosscher, Bingham, Shibli, van Bottenburg, & De Knop, 2008). This generates a weighty debate about the 'never-ending spending race' (Mitchell, Spong, & Stewart, 2012). The current ...