As Olimpíadas de 2016: da captação aos possíveis legados socioeconômicos na cidade do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

In 2009, when the city of Rio de Janeiro was chosen as the host city of the 2016 Olympic Games, several questions have surfaced about how an event of this size could impact the local community in the long term. From these reflections, this work aims to identify the possible socioeconomic legacies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. To achieve this goal was made an exploratory research in order to conceptualize mega events and Sports mega events, identify their economic importance and their socioeconomic impacts for the locale. The study still shows as the city of Rio de Janeiro stands out in the national tourist market and how is the process of attracting international events in the country. In addition, previous Olympics Games could serve as a model for the organization of this mega event. It is also made an analysis of the Rio 2016 Olympic project, seeking to identify the possible socioeconomic legacies. Thus it can be concluded that mega events can bring both positive impacts as negatives, but if all stages are well planned and executed the Olympic legacy will be very positive for the city.