The features of major sporting events
○ regularity/scheduling, i.e. – ‘one-off’ (e.g. hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games will only happen in any given country/ city once in a generation) – regular (e.g. UEFA Champions League final is an annual event which a city could host more than once in a relatively short period of time but it is shared around as a rule)
○ regular and recurring (e.g. hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix would be annual and is normally contracted for a period of years to the host country/city)
○ international element, i.e. involves competitors, and therefore supporters/interest, from more than one country (e.g. the Olympic and Paralympic Games; FIFA World Cup; Rugby Union Heineken Cup)
○ level of investment, i.e. – required – which may be attracted
○ potential ‘legacy’, i.e. – sporting – social – economic