Participatory sport events in times of COVID-19: analysing the (virtual) sport behaviour of event participants

Research question Due to government restrictions because of COVID-19, all participatory sport events (PSEs) were cancelled. As a result, knowledge is needed as how and what extent participants PSEs modified their behaviour fill the void event cancellation. Therefore, this study aimed (1) investigate have result COVID-19 measures, (2) analyse factors that determine participation in virtual (real activities using an online recording platform).Research methods A total 2869 respondents completed survey which was widely disseminated Flanders (Belgium) six weeks after announcement lockdown. The sample included both non-event participants. Descriptive binary logistic regression analyses used adapted determined participation.Results findings Since did not decrease frequency but only intensity behaviour. Based on social ecological theory, could be explained by individual determinants (e.g. motivation towards developing skills), interpersonal previous event).Implications This contributes research impact measures consequently cancellation Confronted with uncertain future, provide insights for organisers develop optimise experiences order reach well.