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Storozhenko Y. M. A study of competitive balance in student sports. Physical Education and University Sport, 2025, vol. 4, iss. 2, pp. 152-156. DOI: 10.18500/2782-4594-2025-4-2-152-156, EDN: TJARUD

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Russian
Heading: 
Student sports through the eyes of a manager
Article type: 
Article
UDC: 
796.01-057.875
DOI: 
10.18500/2782-4594-2025-4-2-152-156
EDN: 
TJARUD

A study of competitive balance in student sports

Autors: 
Storozhenko Yulia M., ITMO University
Abstract: 

Student sports receive special attention from both the state and the student community. It not only brings mass popularity for athletes and fans, but is also a huge resource for the systems of physical education and sports, education and youth policy. Competitive balance in student sports is a significant area of research that is of great importance to the sporting field. This paper presents a calculation of the competitive balance in St. Petersburg student sports.

Key words: 
student sports
competitive balance
sports economics
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Received: 
03.02.2025
Accepted: 
28.02.2025
Published: 
23.06.2025