Doctoral Candidate 1 (DC 1) Name: Mohammad Al Kayal
Email Address: [email protected]
Personal Information: Mohammad Alkayal combines his passion for sports with a solid academic foundation, holding a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and English Literature. His journey in sports management is marked by a Master’s in Sport and Entertainment Management from a collaborative program between Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar, and South Carolina University.
His professional experiences include significant roles in event management at FIFA Qatar 2022 and contributions to the World Association for Sport Management Conference. Alkayal’s research, focused on sustainability in sports, reflects his deep commitment to ethical practices, notably in his studies on the Qatar Golf Masters and the sustainable impact of the FIFA World Cup on tourism.
As a PhD candidate in the DAiSI program, he is currently delving into the ‘Legacy of the Olympic Games,’ a subject that resonates with his avid interest in the enduring societal influence of major sports events. His research aims to conceptualize sports integrity and shape governance policies in the sports world. Alkayal’s dedication to sports extends beyond professional pursuits; it is a lifelong passion that drives his every endeavour.
Home University: JGU
Planned Secondments:
(1) Host University: KU Leuven
(2) Industrial Partner: IOC
Supervisors: Prof Dr Holger Preuss, JGU; Prof Dr Sophie De Winne, KUL; Prof Dr Thomas Koenecke, KUL
Project Description: Based on the relevant scientific and IOC frameworks, the impact and legacy of the Olympic Games will be evaluated through a data driven approach as a first step in an evaluation of the ethical justification of the long-term impacts for the host territory and population. Then, good governance, in particular accountability, and other policies changed due to Olympic Games will be investigated and analysed from an ethical perspective based on a newly developed model validly measuring legacies of good governance.