Sport Tourism Potential as Tourism Attraction in Malaysia

Abstract

Sports tourism can be defined as traveling from one location to another with the intent of getting involved in a sports event or activities. Before a sporting event can take place, each state or country must make specific preparations in terms of sporting infrastructure, athlete lodging, stadium maintenance, logistics, and a variety of other activities. To make sure that every event goes smoothly, it is important for the destination to seem to be well and has adequate infrastructure facilities. Furthermore, for the upcoming tournaments, each host country will require the assistance of sports volunteers and for officers and management committees to receive additional training and courses. This study will examine the potential of sports tourism as a tourist attraction in Malaysia. Malaysia is a country that organizes many world-class sports activities which can benefit the national economy and society. Among the strengths of sports tourism is through print and electronic media.