Welcome to the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Sport

The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Sport (JCIS) is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice of sport management and related disciplines. The mission of the JCIS is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application to create an accessible platform that can serve as a forum to share ideas, evidence, and practical strategies with the intention of addressing the complex challenges faced by the sport industry. As sport broadens into a global domain, the demand for rigorous scholarship that can connect various theories and practical applications has never been more crucial. Sport management is no longer limited to an aspect of team operations, sales, ticketing, events, or sponsorship; rather, it is a dynamic field that intersects culture, technology, society, economics, education, and governance. The sport industry, now a multi-billion-dollar global industry sector, increasingly requires data-driven insights, socially responsible engagements, and strategically creative solutions. JCIS provides a forum for both sport management scholars and industry practitioners to examine critical issues, inform dialogue on emerging challenges, and contribute to advancing meaningful solutions meant to generate critical impact within both academic and professional practices within sport and related industries.