THE MAIN RISKS AND THREATS RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT OF SPORTING EVENTS

ABSTRACT Since ancient times, the sport has been a symbol of peace, unity, and strength of the human spirit and physical endurance. Sport is an essential component of the life of modern societies. Major sporting events attract the interest of many people from all over the world. This report analyses the main risks and threats related to the organization and conduct of sporting events. The sports incidents are of different natures and could be caused by different factors - bloody terrorist attacks against sportsmen and the public, violence caused by hooligans, or casualties caused by construction demolition or similar incidents. How one prepares, responds, and recovers to mitigate the consequences of emergencies at sports events is a matter of how one prepares, responds, and recovers. Sport managers need to be aware of risk assessment methodologies to detect threats, identify vulnerabilities, and reduce consequences. Information gathered through this process is extremely valuable for enhancing security measures.