Olympic Diplomacy and International Relations: Reflections from the Paris 2024 Games

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In today’s world, it is clear that the Olympic Games are more than just a competition; they have become an arena where countries leverage their ideological superiority, protest against others, or develop friendships. Each Game offers countries an opportunity to utilize the event in a manner that aligns with their goals. Therefore, this study aims to examine the political and diplomatic implications of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This study employs a qualitative research approach to explore the political and diplomatic implications of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Data were gathered through comprehensive documentary analysis of relevant literature and reports from renowned news agencies, complemented by systematic observation of the Games through live broadcasts. Content analysis was employed during the data analysis process, and the MAXQDA software was used. The analysis identified three key themes: Soft Power, Geopolitical Conflicts, and Friendship. These themes demonstrate how international sports enhance national image, foster cross-border cooperation, and address political tensions. This study underscores the significance of mega-events like the Olympics in shaping global diplomacy and offers a framework for future research on the interplay between sports and international relations.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Olympics
• Sports Diplomacy
• Sports Policy
• Paris 2024 Games

Olimpiyat Diplomasisi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler: Paris 2024 Oyunlarından Yansımalar

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Günümüzde Olimpiyat Oyunları, bir rekabetten çok daha fazlası haline gelmiştir. Olimpiyat Oyunları, ülkelerin ideolojik üstünlüklerini sergilediği, diğerlerine karşı protestolarını gösterdiği veya dostluklar geliştirdiği bir arena olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Oyunların her biri, ülkelerin bu etkinliği kendi hedeflerine uygun bir şekilde kullanmaları için bir fırsatlar sunmaktadır. Bu nedenle, bu çalışmanın amacı 2024 Paris Olimpiyat Oyunları’nın siyasi ve diplomatik etkilerini incelemektir. Bu çalışmada 2024 Paris Olimpiyat Oyunları’nın siyasi ve diplomatik etkilerini araştırmak için nitel nitel araştırma yaklaşımı tercih edilmiştir. Veriler doküman analizi ve gözlem yolu ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde temalara ayırmak için içerik analizi yöntemi tercih edilmiş ve MAXQDA yazılımından faydalanılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda üç temel tema belirlenmiştir: Yumuşak Güç, Jeopolitik Çatışmalar ve Dostluk. Ortaya çıkan bu temalar, uluslararası sporların ulusal imajı güçlendirme, uluslararası iş birliğini güçlendirme ve siyasi gerilimleri ele alma konularında etkili bir platform olabileceğini göstermektedir. Bu çalışma, Olimpiyatlar gibi mega spor etkinliklerin küresel diplomasiyi şekillendirmedeki önemini yinelemekte ve spor ile uluslararası ilişkiler arasındaki etkileşimi ele alacak olan gelecekteki araştırmalar için yardımcı bir rehber olmayı hedeflemektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Olimpiyatlar
• Spor Diplomasisi
• Spor Politikası
• 2024 Paris Oyunları

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