Political regime and the impact of sporting success on national pride: a quasi-natural experiment in Germany

• Published in: International journal of sport policy and politics Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 37 - 52
• Main Author: Shimokubo, Takuya
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 02.01.2022
• Subjects: East Germany; socialist regime; Sport-related national pride; West Germany; World Cup

This study aims to identify the impact of sporting success on national pride. Scholars have examined the association between elite sports and national sentiment. However, the association between the impact of successful elite sports on national pride and the influence of past political regimes remai...