摘要：This paper examines aspects related to mega sporting events proposed in Brazil in order to understand their potential impacts. It points out situations that Brazil is experiencing in times preceding those mega events, with regard to changes in cities, impacts on residents’ daily lives as a result of all the changes required, their possible legacy, and finally, the place of Physical Education in the process. Hosting mega sporting events implies complex strategies and crucial aspects include community participation, responsible public management as well as scientific, technical and operational studies that identify such impacts in depth.
关键词：Sports: organization & administration. Cities. Community participation.;Deportes: organización & administración. Ciudades. Participación comunitaria.;Esportes: organização & administração. Cidades. Participação comunitária.
