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Building a case for incorporating sport as an indicator in human development index
1Gandhinagar, India.
Sport Sciences for Health
|November 21, 2022
Summary
Countries with higher sports achievement also have higher Human Development Index (HDI) rankings. Including sport in HDI calculations could boost development, particularly in lower-income nations.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Sports Science
- Development Studies
Background:
- The UN recognizes sport as a driver of sustainable development.
- Understanding the relationship between national sports success and human development is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between a country's sports achievement and its Human Development Index (HDI).
- To determine if sports success is an indicator of human development.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of Summer Olympic medal rankings (per capita) from 2000-2016.
- Correlation assessment between Olympic performance and Human Development Index (HDI) rankings for the same periods.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between Olympic medal rankings and HDI rankings.
- Countries excelling in sports generally exhibit higher levels of human development.
Conclusions:
- Sports achievement is strongly linked to higher Human Development Index (HDI) scores.
- Integrating sport into HDI metrics could enhance human development, especially in low and middle-income countries.
Keywords:
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