Athlete financing programs: a comparative perspective between countries

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v53.100514

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athlete grant program, high-performance sport, public policy, Brazil, sports system

Abstract

From an evidence-based perspective, this study aimed to reflect on the scope of one of Brazil's policies to promote high-performance athletes, the Bolsa-Atleta Program. In order to investigate whether this program can be compared to the largest among its counterparts, exploratory research was conducted on data from the top 11 countries in terms of medal achievements at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. These countries include the United States (121 medals), China (70 medals), Great Britain (67 medals), Russia (56 medals), Germany (42 medals), France (42 medals), Japan (41 medals), Australia (29 medals), Italy (28 medals), Canada (22 medals), South Korea (21 medals), and Brazil (19 medals). The quantity of medals, rather than the number of gold medals, was chosen as the classification considered by the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB). Additionally, the methodology proposed by Scheerder, Claes & Willem (2017) was considered to establish comparisons between sports systems of different countries. As observed through the data analysis regarding international programs providing direct public funding to athletes, several similarities were found between these programs and the Brazilian Bolsa-Atleta. The conclusion reached is that it is possible to support such a statement, but it cannot be unequivocally claimed as "the biggest."

Keywords: Bolsa-Atleta Program. High-Performance Sport. Public Policy. Brazil.

Author Biographies

João Victor Moretti de Souza, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Degree in Social Communication - Journalism from the University Center of Brasília (2012), specialization in Sports Journalism from the University Center of Brasília (2014) and Master's Degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Paraná (2021). Researcher at the Sports Intelligence Research Institute - UFPR.

Natasha Santos Lise, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa

Degree in Physical Education from Universidade Positivo (2009). Master's in History from the graduate program of the Federal University of Paraná (2012). PhD in Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná (2018). Researcher at the Football & Society Research Center - Federal University of Paraná. Adjunct Professor at the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG), in the Physical Education course. Researcher at the Sport, Leisure and Society Research Group - UEPG. Researcher at the Sports Intelligence Research Institute - UFPR.

Mosiah Brentano Rodrigues, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Graduated in Physical Education from Centro Universitário Metodista do Sul (IPA), specializations in Sports Administration and Marketing and in High Performance Sports, with an emphasis on Artistic Gymnastics, and Master's Degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

Fernando Marinho Mezzadri, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Degree in Physical Education from the State University of Ponta Grossa (1987), Master's in Education from the Federal University of Paraná (1992) and Ph.D. in Physical Education from the State University of Campinas (2000). Professor at the Federal University of Paraná. Coordinator of the Sports Intelligence Research Institute

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2024-04-01

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Moretti de Souza, J. V., Santos Lise, N., Brentano Rodrigues, M., & Marinho Mezzadri, F. (2024). Athlete financing programs: a comparative perspective between countries. Retos, 53, 651–659. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v53.100514

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