Sarthak Mondal, University of Portsmouth

Sahen Gupta, University of Portsmouth

Govindasamy Balasekaran, National Institute of Education, Singapore

Jo Clarke, Leeds Beckett University

The global sport industry has historically been shaped by theories and management approaches originating in the Global North, which often fail to account for the institutional, political, economic and cultural realities of sport in the Global South. This epistemic gap means that practitioners and policymakers in emerging economies lack conceptual tools tailored to their specific contexts, limiting the effectiveness of governance and development initiatives.

This special issue positions the Global South as a primary site of theoretical production and institutional innovation rather than merely a testing ground for Northern theories. Recent developments in cricket franchises, African football, Southeast Asian esports, and Gulf sport mega-events demonstrate distinctive governance and investment configurations that require bespoke analytical frameworks.

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Potential topics

• Sport Economics, Policy and Governance Frameworks in Global South contexts, including financial sustainability, funding models, and policy transfer
• Strategic Sport Leadership and Institutional Development in emerging economies
• Technology, Innovation, Society and Culture in Sport, including data analytics and digital platforms
• Emerging Trends in Sport Management such as esports, hybrid leagues, and athlete entrepreneurship
• Multidisciplinary Integration in Sport Systems drawing on economics, sociology, psychology, and political science

Timeline

• October 15, 2026: Abstract deadline
• April 30, 2027: Manuscript deadline