Value of Sport Observatory
A platform for high-level analysis of the sport sector in Italy, aimed at its strategic and qualified positioning with the key decision makers of the country and its supply chains.
2nd Value of Sport Observatory Forum
Promoting sport creates value for the country.
Rome, February 12-13, 2024
About the eventDocuments of the 2nd Forum (2024)
Documents of the 1st Forum (2023)
Why should we talk more about sports?
Three key domains of sport impact evaluation
Positive impacts on phyisical and mental health and wellbeing
According to WHO's guidelines, Italy is among the worst OECD countries for the amount of time spent exercising by adults, children and teenagers.
People's health considerably depends on their lifestyle. Sedentary behaviour is the 5th risk factor that causes an increase in years of ill health in Italy.
Industrial and service supply chains
By choosing to play a sport, an individual activates a number of industrial and service supply chains, which generates 1.37% of Italy's national GDP and gives a job to more than 400,000 people.
Limited accessibility hinders exercising
Italy is at the 16th place among EU-27 countries for public expenditure dedicated to sports (2.6 times less than France). Moreover, 60% of sports facilities were built more than 40 years ago and 6 schools out of 10 are not equipped with a gym.
A limited access to sports is a barrier for citizens and dissuades them from exercising.