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future: Legacy An important part of London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was dedicated to leaving behind an important legacy. Since then there has been debate about what the legacy might look like and whether what is forecast is actually achievable. University researchers have contributed greatly to this debate and it has become clear that the legacy of London 2012 will be its impact on the economy, society, wellbeing and health of the UK. Economic impact Research shows that London 2012 could help generate long-term economic growth in the UK, with far reaching benefits across the health and fitness sector, sports industry, local communities, UK tourism and many more. In the health and fitness sector, Sheffield Hallam University’s Sports Industry Research Centre (SIRC) has found that over the last 20 years the sport industry has continued to take a greater share of the national economic activity, which will be accelerated by London 2012. Overall, SIRC estimate that the ‘Olympic factor’ will help the UK’s £20.7 billion sporting economy expand by two per cent in 2012 and increase further over the next three years. In particular, the research shows that the sports clothing industry is predicted to grow 15 per cent to £5 billion and the sports gambling industry will be worth £3.2 billion, an increase of nearly six per cent. “London 2012 could generate long-term economic growth in the UK, with far reaching benefits across the health and fitness sector, sports industry, local communities and tourism.” 60 SECTION FIVE : THE GAMES: past, present and future
World Student Games in Sheffield SECTION FIVE : THE GAMES: past, present and future 61
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CONTENTS Section 1 technology Secti
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Page 35 and 36: Sharon Gayter SECTION two : Health
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