A sportturizmus lehetőségei a vidékfejlesztésben az Észak-Alföldi régió példáján

Absztrakt

Rural development as a complex activity, in addition to the economic development, relates to the improvement of the quality of life in the rural communities. It is essential to provide cultural and recreational facilities for the communities in order to maintain a good quality of life. These days developing the sports infrastructure in the rural areas is an important objective subsidized by the government, as well. In some cases it relates not only to the spectator sports but also to the sports which attract less athletes and a lower number of spectators. In our study we aim to explore the role of fencing in the life of rural communities – a sport considered to be a typical sport of the elite. The present research aims to explore how fencing may contribute to a better quality of life for a wide range of people in the rural population on the long run. We focus on the sport infrastructure developments and their impacts on the communities in the Northern Great Plain region, with special emphasis on their potentials in sport tourism development.