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ABSTRACT
Background: Sustainability is a concept that has been frequently heard and therefore given importance recently.
Ecological changes occurring today, ever-increasing excessive consumption habits, unstoppable population
growth rate and economic developments have caused this concept to become widespread. Therefore, states
have had to act by considering their continuity and future in the planning of all kinds of services to be offered to
the public.
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the dimensions of sustainability in local government laws in the field of
sports and its effect on sports services.
Methods: The case studies design was used in the study, which was designed according to the qualitative
research model. Herein, in accordance with the purpose of the research document review and scanning method,
which are the data collection methods, were used. It is aimed to reach more sources by analyzing the written
materials containing information about the targeted phenomenon or cases.
Results: When local government laws are examined in terms of economic and environmental sustainability, there
are no explanatory and satisfactory explanations regarding these issues.
Conclusion: It cannot be said that local government laws on sports and sports services are satisfactory in terms
of social, and economic sustainability
Keywords: Sustainability, Local Governments, Sports Services, Rural Areas, Turkey