Security Element, Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Sports Organizations

Sports have an important place in the lives of many individuals in society. The first condition for a successful organization is good planning. During the planning, a separate evaluation should be made for each organization and security planning and crisis management applications should be prepared according to the results obtained. Risk assessment is a process used to identify potential hazards and analyze what might happen if a hazard occurs. There are many risk factors that may arise during the organizing phases of major sports events. It is necessary to take all of these risks into consideration and be prepared for the dangers that may arise. Based on this information, the aim of our study is to provide information about the security element, risk assessment and crisis management within sports organizations and to offer suggestions on measures that can be taken. Our study is important due to the lack of studies in this field, the security problems in sports that have emerged in parallel with the increase in interest in sports, and the solution suggestions it offers. The research was designed as a literature review based on qualitative research methods. As a result; In order to implement safety laws in sports, to prevent incidents of violence in sports, and to determine interventions in moments of crisis that may occur, previously encountered problems should be analyzed well and new measures should be taken. Depending on the development of technology, it is recommended to closely follow technological and scientific developments in security measures in sports organizations and manage crises that may occur and to make plans in the light of this information.