Introduction

The introductory chapter presents the rationale, goals, and objectives of this book. In addition, it offers a summary of relevant literature, including a discussion of the concept of Olympic legacy. We also delve into the rationale behind examining the issue of post-Games Olympic legacy as a governance concern. Details of the theoretical underpinnings and analytical framework used to analyze the legacy organizations’ multidimensional approach to the governance of legacy are outlined. An overview of the comparative methodology as well as details about the case selection, data collection, and analysis strategies are also included.