Professor Girish Ramchandani, PhD MSc BA
Professor of Applied Sport Management
Summary
Girish is a trained economist, statistician and Social Return on Investment (SROI) practitioner. His research specialisms and primary areas of work include:
• assessing the economic and social impacts of major events;
• quantifying the social value of sport using SROI principles;
• analysing sport participation datasets; and,
• examining performance in elite and professional sport and its impact on society.
Girish is an experienced project manager and his strong technical and analytical skills are complemented by his ability to interpret and present data through insightful and visually engaging outputs.
About
Girish is a senior member of the SIRC team and was involved in the development of the original content for the eventimpacts.com website for UK Sport and its national partners (and its subsequent refresh in 2016). He has undertaken more than 100 economic impact studies of major events (primarily sport but also some cultural) on behalf of event funders (e.g. UK Sport), organisers (e.g. the All England Lawn Tennis Club) and national governing bodies (e.g. British Cycling). Girish is a collaborator and research scientist with the Spectator Experience and Technology (SEAT) Laboratory based at the University of Waterloo in Canada that was set up to explore the role of sport spectator experiences in the promotion of individual health and wellbeing.
Girish has applied Social Return on Investment (SROI) principles to conduct social impact valuations of sport participation at different levels of geography within the UK (e.g. for Sport England, Sport Wales, London Sport and Sheffield City Trust). He was involved in delivering an Erasmus+ funded research project that led to the production of a process model to measure the benefits of outdoor sport to society in Europe. Girish also has a good grasp of, and keen interest in analysing, national-level datasets relating to sport participation (e.g. the Active Lives Survey) as well as devising techniques to measure the prevalence of home advantage and the level of competitive balance in elite and professional sport.
Girish has co-authored the book The Global Economics of Sport and his research has been published widely in peer-reviewed academic journals. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Global Sport Management and Managing Sport and Leisure.
Research
Below is a sample of externally funded research projects for which Girish has been the Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (CI).
Major Events' Research
2019 UCI Road World Championships (PI): This project was commissioned jointly by UK Sport, Sport England and British Cycling and examined the social impacts of the event and its funded legacy programme.
2019 Netball World Cup (PI): This project commissioned by UK Sport quantified the economic and social impacts of the event.
The Open (CI): Economic impact assessment of 10 editions of The Open from 2010 to 2019 on behalf of The R&A.
2019 Solheim Cup (CI): Economic impact assessment of the event for Visit Scotland.
Ryder Cup (CI): Economic impact assessment of the 2014 and 2018 editions for Ryder Cup Europe.
Impacts of World / European Championships (PI): Evaluation of the economic and social impacts of 30 UK Sport funded events between 2014 and 2018.
UCI Cycling World Championships (PI): A forecast of the likely economic impact on Scotland from hosting the inaugural combined event in 2023 commissioned by UK Sport.
Wimbledon (CI): Economic impact assessment in 2006 and 2016 for the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Henley Royal Regatta (CI): Economic impact assessment in 2017 on behalf of the organisers.
London Marathon (CI): Economic impact assessment of the 2010 and 2015 editions on behalf of the organisers.
Social Value / Return On Investment Research
Social return on investment in sport in England (CI): This project estimated the social value and return on investment in sport in England in 2015 and 2019 linked to the areas of physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, individual development and community development.
Benefits of outdoor sport to society (CI): This project was completed in 2019 and involved the development of a process model and accompanying toolkit with case study examples to value the social impacts of outdoor sport projects in Europe.
Social return on investment in sport in Wales (CI): This project estimated the social value and return on investment in sport in Wales in 2018 in relation to health, wellbeing, crime reduction, educational attainment and volunteering.
Social return on investment for sport and physical activity in London (CI): This project estimated the social value and return on investment in sport and physical activity in London in 2017 using a similar approach to the work undertaken for England and Wales.
Publications
Journal articles
Ramchandani, G., Plumley, D., Mondal, S., Millar, R., & Wilson, R. (2023). You can look, but don’t touch: competitive balance and dominance in the UEFA Champions League. Soccer and Society. http://doi.org/10.1080/14660970.2023.2194512
Ramchandani, G., Plumley, D., Davis, A., & Wilson, R. (2023). A review of competitive balance in European football leagues before and after Financial Fair Play regulations. Sustainability, 15 (5). http://doi.org/10.3390/su15054284
Ramchandani, G., Wilson, D., Millar, R., & Ashworth, B. (2022). New sports and no spectators: Japan’s performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Managing Sport and Leisure. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2022.2119158
Plumley, D., Ramchandani, G., Mondal, S., & Wilson, R. (2022). Looking forward, glancing back; competitive balance and the EPL. Soccer & Society. http://doi.org/10.1080/14660970.2022.2059855
Manoli, A.E., Anagnostopoulos, C., Ahonen, A., Bolton, N., Bowes, A., Brown, C., ... Winand, M. (2022). Managing sport and leisure in the era of Covid-19. Managing Sport and Leisure, 27 (1-2), 1-6. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2022.2035963
Kokolakakis, T., Lera-Lopez, F., & Ramchandani, G. (2021). Measuring the economic impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s leisure and sport during the 2020 Lockdown. Sustainability, 13 (24). http://doi.org/10.3390/su132413865
Ramchandani, G., & Millar, R. (2021). Investigating the "twelfth man" effect in five European domestic football leagues: a Covid-19 induced natural experiment. Journal of Global Sport Management. http://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2021.1951614
Potwarka, L., Ramchandani, G., Castellanos García, P., Kokolakakis, T., Teare, G., & Jiang, K. (2021). Beyond the Host Nation: An Investigation of Trickle-Down Effects in the “Hometowns” of Canadian Athletes who Competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games. European Sport Management Quarterly. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1941182
Ramchandani, G., Millar, R., & Wilson, D. (2021). The relationship between team ability and home advantage in the English football league system. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 51 (3), 354-361. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12662-021-00721-x
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2021). The Impact of British Sporting Achievements on National Pride among Adults in England. European Sport Management Quarterly. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1916553
Polyakova, O., & Ramchandani, G. (2020). Perceived service quality among regular users of gyms in public sports centres in the UK. Managing Sport and Leisure. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1853594
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2020). Measuring the Social Return on Investment of community sport and leisure facilities. Managing Sport and Leisure. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1794938
Callender, N.A., Hart, P.W., Ramchandani, G.M., Chaggar, P.S., Porter, A.J., Billington, C.P., & Tiller, N.B. (2020). Case-Studies in Physiology: The exercise pressor response to indoor rock climbing. J Appl Physiol (1985), 129 (2), 404-409. http://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00357.2020
Plumley, D., Mondal, S., Wilson, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2020). Rising stars: competitive balance in five Asian football leagues. Journal of Global Sport Management. http://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2020.1765700
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2020). Does a home advantage effect exist in international track and field athletics? Managing Sport and Leisure. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1723434
Ramchandani, G., Millar, R., & Coleman, R. (2019). The perceived influence of sport event spectatorship on subjective wellbeing. Journal of Global Sport Management. http://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2019.1669066
Ramchandani, G., Plumley, D., Preston, H., & Wilson, R. (2019). Does size matter? An investigation of competitive balance in the English Premier League under different league sizes. Team performance management. http://doi.org/10.1108/TPM-10-2018-0064
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2019). Social return on investment (SROI) in sport: a model for measuring the value of participation in England. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2019.1596967
Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., & Christy, E. (2019). The sport participation legacy of major events in the UK. Health Promotion International, 34 (1). http://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/dax061
Wilson, D., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). A comparative analysis of home advantage in the Olympic and Paralympic Games 1988-2018. Journal of Global Sport Management.
Plumley, D., Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, R. (2018). The unintended consequence of Financial Fair Play: An examination of competitive balance across five European football leagues. Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal. http://doi.org/10.1108/SBM-03-2018-0025
Ramchandani, G., Plumley, D., Boyes, S., & Wilson, R. (2018). A longitudinal and comparative analysis of competitive balance in five European football leagues. Team Performance Management, 24 (5/6), 265-282. http://doi.org/10.1108/TPM-09-2017-0055
Plumley, D.J., Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, R. (2018). Mind the gap: an analysis of competitive balance in the English football league system. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM), 18 (5), 357-375. http://doi.org/10.1504/IJSMM.2018.094344
Kokolakakis, T., Lera Lopez, F., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). Did London 2012 deliver a sports participation legacy? Sport Management Review. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2018.04.004
Wilson, R., Ramchandani, G., & Plumley, D.J. (2018). Parachute payments in English football: Softening the landing or distorting the balance? Journal of Global Sport Management, 3 (4), 351-368. http://doi.org/10.1080/24704067.2018.1441740
Ramchandani, G., Shibli, S., & Kung, S.P. (2018). The performance of local authority sports facilities in England during a period of recession and austerity. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 10 (1), 95-111. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2017.1420676
Ranchordas, M., Tiller, N., Ramchandani, G., Jutley, R., Blow, A., Tye, J., & Drury, B. (2017). Normative data on regional sweat-sodium concentrations of professional male team-sport athletes. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14 (1), 40. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-017-0197-4
Wilson, D., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). An investigation of home advantage in the Summer Paralympic Games. Sport Sciences for Health, 13 (3), 625-633. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-017-0393-2
Wilson, D., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Home advantage in the Winter Paralympic Games 1976–2014. Sport Sciences for Health, 13 (2), 355-363. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-017-0365-6
Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., & Bingham, J. (2017). Sport participation behaviours of spectators attending major sports events and event induced attitudinal changes towards sport. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 8 (2), 121-135. http://doi.org/10.1108/IJEFM-02-2016-0014
Bullough, S., Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., & Millar, R. (2017). Central contracts in Test cricket: a model of best practice? Managing Sport and Leisure, 21 (5), 338-352. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2017.1283643
Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Coleman, R., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2015). Limited or lasting legacy? : the effect of non-mega sport event attendance on participation. European Sport Management Quarterly, 15 (1), 93-110. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2014.996583
Kokolakakis, T., Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2015). Attendance patterns and factors affecting participation in organized walks: an investigation of Natural England's Walking for Health programme. World Leisure Journal, 57 (2), 104-117. http://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2015.1034341
Ramchandani, G., Kokolakakis, T., & Coleman, R. (2014). Factors influencing the inspirational effect of major sports events on audience sport participation behaviour. World Leisure Journal, 56 (3), 220-235. http://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2014.938296
Bullough, S., Millar, R., Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2014). The effect of central contracts on the stability and performance of the England Test cricket team. [El efecto de contratos centrales sobre la estabilidad y el desempeño del equipo inglés de Test cricket]. RICYDE. Revista internacional de ciencias del deporte, 10 (35), 4-15. http://doi.org/10.5232/ricyde2014.03501
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2014). Historical and contemporary trends in competitive balance in the Commonwealth Games. [Las tendencias históricas y contemporáneas en el equilibrio competitivo en los Juegos de la Commonwealth]. RICYDE. Revista internacional de ciencias del deporte, 10 (35), 75-88. http://doi.org/10.5232/ricyde2014.03506
Plumley, D.J., Wilson, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2014). Towards a model for measuring holistic performance of professional Football clubs. Soccer and Society, 18 (1), 16-29. http://doi.org/10.1080/14660970.2014.980737
Wilson, R., Plumley, D.J., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). The relationship between ownership structure and club performance in the English Premier League. Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal, 3 (1), 19-36. http://doi.org/10.1108/20426781311316889
Davies, L., Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). Evaluating event economic impact : rigour versus reality? International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 4 (1), 31-42. http://doi.org/10.1108/17582951311307494
Ramchandani, G. (2012). Competitiveness of the English Premier League (1992-2010) and ten European football leagues (2010). International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 12 (2), 346-360. http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/uwic/ujpa/2012/00000012/00000002/art00008
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2012). The inspirational effects of three major sport events. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 3 (3), 257-271. http://doi.org/10.1108/17582951211262693
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2012). India's performance in the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games : expected or otherwise? Managing Leisure, 17 (2-3), 257-273. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606719.2012.674398
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2012). Testing the accuracy of event economic impact forecasts. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 3 (2), 188-200. http://doi.org/10.1108/17582951211229726
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2011). Do differences in gender and sport affect home advantage? : a case study of the Commonwealth Games. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 11 (3), 510-521. http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/uwic/ujpa/2011/00000011/00000003/art00011
Ramchandani, G., & Taylor, P. (2011). Quality management awards and sports facilities' performance. Local Government Studies, 37 (2), 121-143. http://doi.org/10.1080/03003930.2011.554824
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). The hidden benefits of non-elite mass participation sports events : an economic perspective. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, 12 (1), 24-36. http://www.imrpublications.com/imr/journal-landing.aspx?volno=12&no=1
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2010). Home advantage in the Commonwealth Games. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 22 (1), 8-11. http://www.sajsm.org.za/index.php/sajsm/article/view/167
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2010). Measuring attendance: issues and implications for estimating the impact of free-to-view sports events. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, 12 (1), 11-23. http://www.imrpublications.com/journal-landing.aspx?volno=L&no=L
Conference papers
Ramchandani, G., Potwarka, L., Millar, R., & Coleman, R. (2020). Toward More Nuanced Understandings of Demonstration Effects: Insights from the 2019 Netball World Cup. In North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) 2021 Conference, Virtual, 3 June 2021 - 5 June 2021. https://www.nassm.org/NASSM2021/ProgramSchedule/nassm2021abstractsbook.pdf
Kai, J., Luke, P., Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2019). Beyond the Host Nation: An Exploration of Trickle-Down Effects in the “Hometowns” of Canadian Athletes Who Medaled at London 2012. In 2019 North American Society for Sport Management Conference, New Orleans, USA. http://www.nassm.org/files/conf_abstracts/2019-050.pdf
Plumley, D., Mondal, S., Wilson, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2019). Rising stars. Competitive balance in five Asian football leagues [abstract only]. In Breitbarth, T., Bodet, G., Luna, Á.F., Naranjo, P.B., & Bielons, G. (Eds.) European Association for Sport Management, (pp. 41). European Association for Sport Management: https://easm2019.com/BOAEASM2019.pdf
Wilson, R., & Plumley, D. (2018). The unintended consequence of Financial Fair Play: An examination of competitive balance across five European leagues [abstract only]. In EASM 2018, Malmö, Sweden, 5 September 2018 - 8 September 2018. https://www.easm.net/download/2018/The-Unintended-Consequence-of-Financial-Fair-Play-An-Examination-of-Competitive-Balance-across-Five-European-Football-Leagues-.pdf
Plumley, D., Ramchandani, G., Wilson, R., & Preston, H. (2018). Does size matter? An investigation of competitive balance under different league sizes. In European Academy of Management.
Ramchandani, G., Plumley, D., Boyes, S., & Wilson, R. (2018). A longitudinal and comparative analysis of competitive balance in five European football leagues [abstract only]. In EASM 2018, Malmo, Sweden, 5 September 2018 - 8 September 2018. https://www.easm.net/download/2018/A-Longitudinal-and-Comparative-Analysis-of-Competitive-Balance-in-Five-European-Football-Leagues-.pdf
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Downward, P., & Bingham, J. (2018). The impact of elite sporting success on national pride in England. In European Association of Sport Management, Malmo, 5 September 2018 - 8 September 2018. EASM
Wilson, R., Plumley, D., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Parachute payments in English football; softening the landing or distorting the balance? [abstract only]. In EASM 2017, Bern and Magglingen, Switzerland, 2 September 2017 - 8 September 2017. https://www.easm.net/download/2017/Parachute-Payments-In-English-Football-Softening-The-Landing-Or-Distorting-The-Balance.pdf
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2017). Social Return on Investment in Sport: Measuring the value of participation in England. In European Association of Sport Management, Bern. EASM: http://www.easm2017.com/bookofabstracts.html
Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Coleman, R., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2013). Limited or lasting legacy? The effect of non-mega sport event attendance on participation. In European Association for Sport Management, Istanbul. EASM
Wilson, D., & Ramchandani, G. (2012). Elite sport success strategies: a case study of nations’ performance in the Commonwealth Games. In 20th European Association for Sport Management, Aalborg, Denmark.
Plumley, D., Wilson, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2012). Where next for FFP? Towards a model for measuring financial performance and financial sustainability in the English Premier League [abstract only]. In 20th EASM conference 2012, Aalborg, Denmark, 18 September 2012 - 21 September 2012. https://www.easm.net/download/2012/4032c4b0c8131f4183cd4eac16ab023d.pdf
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2011). Forecasting economic impact of major sports events - issues & challenges. In 19th EASM Congress, Madrid, Spain, Madrid, 7 September 2011 - 10 September 2011. EASM
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2009). Upon further review: The role of travel in shaping performance. An investigation into nations’ success in the Commonwealth Games. In 17th European Association for Sport Management (EASM) Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2008). Neighbour effect in the Commonwealth Games. In 16th European Association for Sport Management (EASM) Conference, Heidelberg, Germany.
Polyakova, O., & Ramchandani, G. (2019). Perceptions Of Service Quality Among Frequent Users Of Gyms In England. In European Association of Sport Management, Seville, Spain, 3 September 2019 - 6 September 2019.
Polyakova, O., & Ramchandani, G. Exercise frequency and service quality perceptions in sport and fitness industry. In Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand 2015 Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Wilson, D., & Ramchandani, G. Home advantage in the Winter Paralympic Games. In 2017 North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Denver, USA. http://www.nassm.org/files/conf_abstracts/2017-345.pdf
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. Home advantage in the Commonwealth Games. In 15th European Association for Sport Management (EASM) Conference, Torino, Italy. http://www.easm.net/download/2007/d9b5ad0649a4a77f908e11eda6e64bb3.pdf
Book chapters
Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., & Gratton, C. (2024). Economic impacts of sub-mega sport events: A case study of the Ryder Cup. In Research Handbook on Major Sporting Events. (pp. 709-723).
Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2022). Global Economics of Sport and Leisure. In Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management. (pp. 229-245). Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9780367823610-14
Ramchandani, G. (2021). Home advantage in the Summer Olympic Games: evidence from Tokyo 2020 and prospects for Paris 2024. In Jackson, D., Bernstein, A., Butterworth, M., Younghan, C., Coombs, D.S., Devlin, M., & Onwumechili, C. (Eds.) Olympic and Paralympic Analysis 2020: Mega events, media, and the politics of sport. Early Reflections from leading academics. (pp. 94-95). The Centre for Comparative Politics and Media Research, Bournemouth University: https://olympicanalysis.org/section-4/home-advantage-in-the-summer-olympic-games-evidence-from-tokyo-2020-and-prospects-for-paris-2024/
Ramchandani, G., Shibli, S., & Kung, S.P. (2020). The performance of local authority sports facilities in England during a period of recession and austerity. In Sport Policy and Politics in an Era of Austerity. Routledge
Ramchandani, G., Wilson, D., & Gratton, C. (2020). Home Advantage in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In Routledge Handbook of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (1st Edition). Routledge
Gratton, C., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Economic legacy to cities of hosting major sports events. In Legacies and Mega Events: Fact or Fairy Tales?. (1st Edition). Routledge
Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., Davies, L., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2017). Valuing the inspirational impacts of major sports events. In Lundberg, E., Armbrecht, J., Andersson, T.D., & Getz, D. (Eds.) The value of events. (pp. 136-158). Abingdon: Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/The-Value-of-Events/Lundberg-Armbrecht-Andersson-Getz/p/book/9781138678415
Gratton, C., Liu, D., Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2015). The global economics of sport. In Byers, T. (Ed.) Contemporary issues in sport management : a critical introduction. (pp. 67-84). London: SAGE: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/contemporary-issues-in-sport-management/book242153#9781446282182
Kung, S.P., Ramchandani, G., & Taylor, P. (2010). Profiling customer satisfaction and the importance of english public sport facilities' service dimensions. In Long, J., Fitzgerald, H., & Millward, P. (Eds.) Delivering Equality in Sport and Leisure. (pp. 69-92). Eastbourne: Leisure Studies Association: http://www.leisure-studies-association.info/LSAWEB/NewTitle/115.html
Books
Gratton, C., Liu, D., Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, D. (2012). The Global Economics of Sport. Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/global-economics-sport-chris-gratton-dongfeng-liu-girish-ramchandani-darryl-wilson/10.4324/9780203807248
Reports
Shibli, S., Gumber, A., & Ramchandani, G. (2021). Tackling racism and racial inequality in sport - data gathering and analysis services. UK Sport, Sport England, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport Northern Ireland. https://www.uksport.gov.uk/-/media/sirc-trariis-final-2021.ashx?la=en&hash=B1BDF9C1FDA95CFBBC56B162C917E790
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., Griffiths, K., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in NEOM: Research findings. NEOM / 4 Global.
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in Lima: Methodological briefing note and research findings. Lima Legacy Company / 4 Global.
Ramchandani, G. (2021). 2019 UCI Road Cycling World Championships Social Impact Evaluation. DCMS, UK Sport, Sport England and British Cycling.
Davies, L., Christy, E., & Ramchandani, G. (2020). Social impact of netball. England Netball / 4 Global.
Davies, L., Christy, E., Ramchandani, G., & Taylor, P. (2020). Social Return on Investment of sport and physical activity in England. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-09/Social%20return%20on%20investment.pdf?5BgvLn09jwpTesBJ4BXhVfRhV4TYgm9E
Ramchandani, G. (2020). Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Vitality INF Netball World Cup 2019. UK Sport and England Netball.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2020). The Economic and Social Impact of The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles, Scotland. Visit Scotland, IMG.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2020). Economic impact projections for The Ryder Cup 2030/34. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2019). 2018 BISFED World Boccia, Liverpool - Economic and Subjective Wellbeing Impact Assessment. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2019). Economic Impact and Visitor Perceptions of The 2019 Open, Royal Portrush GC, Northern Ireland. Tourism NI, The R&A, Causeway Coast and Glens Council.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2019). The Ryder Cup 2018 - The Economic Impact on France and The Paris Region. Ryder Cup Europe / European Tour.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2019). UK Sport Gold Event Series 2014-2018 - Economic Impact, Social Impact and Inspiration Effects of 35 Major Sporting Events. UK Sport.
Gregory, M., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & McClure, M. (2019). Benefits of Outdoor Sports for Society (BOSS). Testing of methodology to value social benefits of outdoor sport. European Network of Outdoor Sports. https://outdoorsportsbenefits.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BOSS-Stage-3-Report.pdf
Gregory, M., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & McClure, M. (2019). Benefits of Outdoor Sports for Society (BOSS). Development of methodology to value social impact of outdoor sport. European Network of Outdoor Sports. https://outdoorsportsbenefits.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/11257-BOSS-Stage2-Report.pdf
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). The Economic Impact and Spectator Perceptions of the 2018 All England Badminton Championships, Birmingham. Badminton England.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). 2018 World Team Cup, Table Tennis, London - Economic and Social Impacts. Table Tennis England.
Ramchandani, G. (2018). 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup, London - Economic and Social Impact Study. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). Economic Impact of The 2018 Open, Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland. The R&A, Visit Scotland.
Ramchandani, G. (2018). 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships economic impact forecast. UK Sport.
Shibli, S., Davies, L., Gregory, M., Ramchandani, G., & Hart, G. (2018). Run Birmingham evaluation. Birmingham City Council.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). 2018 Street League Skateboard World Tour, London - Economic Impact and Spectator Perceptions. Greater London Authority / Mayor's Office.
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., Christy, E., & Taylor, P. (2018). Measuring the social and economic value of sport in Wales. Report 1: Social Return on Investment of sport in Wales 2016/17. Sport Wales. https://www.sport.wales/content-vault/social-return-on-investment-in-sport/
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Shibli, S. (2018). Measuring social value using the National Benchmarking Service in England. Sport England.
Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., Christy, E., & Taylor, P. (2018). Social Return on Investment in Sport and Physical Activity for Greater London. London Sport. http://londonsportsroi.org/
Coleman, R., Davies, L., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). Economic impact and audience perceptions of Special Olympics GB National Games. Special Olympics.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2017). 2017 World Badminton Championships, Glasgow - Economic and Inspiration Impacts with Spectator Perceptions. Visit Scotland, UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2017). 2017 World Taekwondo GP, London - Economic, Inspiration and Social Impacts. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). 2017 AJ Bell World Squash Championships, Manchester - Economic and Social Impact Assessment. UK Sport, England Squash.
Ramchandani, G. (2017). Velo Birmingham 2017 economic impact estimates. CSM Active.
Davies, L., Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Active Lives Adult Survey: Understanding mental wellbeing, individual development and social and community development in the context of participation and volunteering in sport and physical activity. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/active-lives-adult-survey-detailed-report-december-2017.pdf
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Henley Royal Regatta 2017 - Economic Impact and Feasibility Study. Henley Royal Regatta.
Kokolakakis, T., Davis, L., Shibli, S., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Mental wellbeing, individual and community development analysis.Presentation. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/active-lives-adult-survey-report-december-2017.pdf
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Economic Impact of The 2017 Open, Royal Birkdale, Southport. The R&A.
Shibli, S., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Downward, P. (2017). The social value of medal success. UK Sport.
Davies, L., Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., Griffiths, K., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Active Lives Adult Survey: Understanding mental wellbeing, individual development and social and community development in the context of participation and volunteering in sport and physical activity (May 16-17). Technical report. Sport England.
Ramchandani, G. (2017). Sports coach UK Active People Survey analysis. Sports Coach UK.
Ramchandani, G., & Kokolakakis, T. (2016). Longitudinal Analysis of Sport Volunteering Using the Taking Part Survey. Sport England.
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social Return on Investment in sport for the Sheffield City Trust group of sports facilities: An evaluation of the Physical Activity Referral Scheme. Sheffield International Venues.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2016). The 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, London - The Economic Impact and Inspiration Effects. UK Sport /British Cycling.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2016). The 2016 LEN European Aquatic Championships, London - Economic Impacts, Public Perceptions and Inspiration Effects. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2016). The 2016 European Curling Championships, Renfrewshire, Scotland - Economic Impact and Subjective Wellbeing Assessement. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2016). 2016 UCI BMX Super-X World Cup, Manchester, London - Economic Impact and Inspiration Effects. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2016). Economic Impact and Inspiration Effects of the 2016 Colombia Threadneedle Triathlon World Series, Leeds. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2016). 2016 European Archery Championships, Nottingham - Economic, Social and Inspirational Impact Assessment. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2016). The Economic Impact of the All England Lawn Tennis Championships - Wimbledon 2016. The All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2016). Economic Impact of The 2016 Open, Royal Troon, Scotland. The R&A.
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social Return on Investment in sport for the Sheffield City Trust group of sports facilities. A participation-wide model. Sheffield International Venues.
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., Christy, E., & Griffiths, K. (2016). Social Return on Investment for golf in England. England Golf Partnership.
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social return on investment in sport : a participation wide model for England. Department for Culture, Media and Sport. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/_assets/pdf/research/sirc/Final-SIRC-SROI-England-Web-report.pdf
Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social Return on Investment in sport: A participation wide model for England. Summary report. Sheffield Hallam University. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/_assets/pdf/research/sirc/Final-SIRC-SROI-England-Web-report.pdf
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2015). Economic, Inspiration and Place Marketing Impacts of the 2015 FEI Longines European Eventing Championships, Blair Atholl, Scotland. UK Sport / Visit Scotland.
Ramchandani, G. (2015). 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships, Glasgow - Economic and Social Impacts. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2015). 2015 EuroHockey Championships, London - Economic and Social Impacts. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2015). Economic Impact and Inspiration Effects of the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Champs, Lee Valley. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2015). The Economic and Media Impacts of The 2015 Open Golf at St Andrews in Scotland. The R&A.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2015). The Virgin Money London Marathon 2015 - The Economic Impact on London and The UK. London Marathon Limited.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2015). The Virgin Money London Marathon 2015 - The Economic Impact on London and The UK. London Marathon Limited.
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2015). An analysis of Northern Ireland’s performance in the Commonwealth Games: 1950-2014. Sport Northern Ireland.
Gratton, C., Skinner, J., Ramchandani, G., & Kokolakakis, T. (2015). Sports participation changes in London following London 2012 with national and international comparisons. London Sport. https://files.datapress.com/sport/migrate/LSR25%20London%20Sport%20-%20European%20City%20Comparison%20Report%20(Loughborough).pdf
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2015). An analysis of Wales’ performance in the Commonwealth Games: 1950-2014. Sport Wales.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2015). Ryder Cup 2014 Economic Impact and Benefits' Study. Ryder Cup Europe / UK Sport / Visit Scotland. https://www.eventimpacts.com/-/media/event-impacts/downloadable-resources/ryder-cup-2014-ei-report.ashx?la=en&hash=CF67B4553E7CA29BD1DCFEFEB9AA64AC
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2014). Economic Impact of the The 2014 Open, Royal Liverpool, Hoylake. The R&A.
Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2014). An analysis of Scotland’s performance in the Commonwealth Games. sportscotland.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2014). Ricoh Women's Open 2013 - The Economic Impact, Place Marketing and Spectator Perceptions. IMG, Visit Scotland, Fife Council.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). The Economic Impact of The Lord's Ashes Test 2013. MCC.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). Rugby League World Cup 2013 - Economic impact forecasts at three levels of geography. Rugby League World Cup.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2013). Economic Impact of the The 2013 Open, Muirfield, Scotland. The R&A.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2013). 2013 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final, London - Economic Impact and Inspiration Effects. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G. (2013). Evaluation of the Pilot International Sports Events Programme in Northern Ireland. Sport Northern Ireland.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2013). The Economic Impact of London Fashion Week 2013. Greater London Authority.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). The Economic Impact of the All England Badminton Championships 2013. Badminton England.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). The Economic Impact of the 2012 Curtis Cup, Nairn, Scotland. Ladies Golf Union.
Coleman, R., Kokolakakis, T., & Ramchandani, G. (2012). Walking for Health Attendance study: An analysis of attendance patterns of Walking for Health participants. (NECR098). Natural England. http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/2181481
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2012). The 2012 European Figure Skating Championships, Sheffield - The Economic Impact. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2012). Economic Impact of the The 2012 Open, Royal Lytham & St Annes. The R&A.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2012). Dublin Tall Ships 2012 - The Economic Impact. Dublin City Council.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2012). The 2011 ATP World Tour Finals, London - Economic Impact. Association of Tennis Professionals.
Coleman, R. (2012). Ricoh Women's Open 2011 - The Economic Impact on Scotland and Spectator Perceptions. IMG, EventScotland and Angus Council.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2012). Economic impact estimates for nine events in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council.
Ramchandani, G. (2011). 2011 World Badminton Championships - Economic and Inspiration Impacts. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2011). 2011 UCI Track Cycling World Cup, Manchester. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2011). The 2011 World Short Track Speed Skating - The Economic Impact and Place Marketing Effects on Sheffield. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2011). The Economic Impact and Inspiration Effects of the 2011 BMX Supercross World Cup, Manchester. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G. (2011). The economic impact of the 2010 Irish Open Golf Championship. Failte Ireland.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2011). The economic and place marketing impact of the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's. The R&A.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2011). Inspiration Effects of the 2011 AVIVA London Grand Prix Athletics. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2011). The Inspiration Effects of Major Sport Events - Pilot Study. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2011). Economic impact of The 2011 Betfred World Snooker Championship. Yorkshire Forward.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2010). UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2010, Dalby Forest - Economic Impact on Yorkshire. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). The 2009 European Team Badminton and 2010 Individual Badminton Championships - The Economic Impact. Badminton England.
Ramchandani, G. (2010). The potential economic impact and wider benefits of closed-road motorsport events. Motor Sports Association.
Ramchandani, G. (2010). Economic impact assessment of capital investment in stadium improvements at Durham County Cricket Club. One North East.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2010). 2010 Great Yorkshire Run - Economic Impact and Spectator Perceptions. Yorkshire Forward.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). The economic impact on Fife and Scotland of The 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews. The R&A.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). The economic impact on Fife and Scotland of The 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews. The R&A.
Ramchandani, G. (2010). Cricket Mela - Pakistan v Australia Test 2010 at Headingley - Economic Impact Evaluation. Yorkshire Forward / Welcome to Yorkshire.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). Virgin London Marathon 2010 – The Economics. London Marathon Limited.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). British Universities & Colleges Sport Championships 2010 - Economic and place marketing impacts. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2010). Virgin London Marathon 2010 – The Economics. London Marathon Limited.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2010). Economic impact and place marketing evaluation of The 2010 Betfred World Snooker Championship. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2009). The Economic Impact of the Irish Leg of The World Rally Championship 2009. Failte Ireland/DCAL.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2009). The Economic Impact of the Irish Leg of The World Rally Championship 2009. Failte Ireland/DCAL.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2009). 2009 FINA Diving World Series Economic Impact. Yorkshire Forward.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2009). The Economic Impact of the 2009 ETTA English Open Table Tennis Championships, Sheffield. English Table Tennis Association.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2009). British Universities & Colleges Sport Championships 2009 - Economic and place marketing impacts. Yorkshire Forward / Welcome to Yorkshire.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2009). The economic impact of the 2008 Great Yorkshire Run (Sheffield). Yorkshire Forward.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2008). Isle of Wight Music Festival 2008 - Economic Impact study for Isle of Wight Council. Isle of Wight Council.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2008). Economic Impact and Spectator Perceptions of the 2008 ODI, England v South Africa at Headingley. Yorkshire Forward.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2008). Economic impact of the 888.com World Snooker Championship, 2008. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Shibli, S., Coleman, R., Ramchandani, G., & Bullough, S. (2008). UK Sport Survey of World Class Athletes 2007. UK Sport.
Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2007). The Economic Impact of Rally Ireland 2007 part of The World Rally Championship. Failte Ireland.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2007). The economic importance of the Tour de France London Grand Départ. In The Tour de France Grand Départ 2007 - Research Summary. TfL: SRA Associates. https://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/tour-de-france-research-summary.pdf
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2007). 2007 FINA Diving World Series Economic Impact. UK Sport.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2007). Economic impact of the 888.com World Snooker Championship, 2007. Welcome to Yorkshire.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2006). Economic impact of The All England Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon. All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2006). Economic impact of The All England Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon. All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2006). Economic impact, place marketing value and public perceptions of the World Snooker Championship, Sheffield 2006. Yorkshire Forward / Welcome to Yorkshire.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2005). The Tour of Britain 2005 - Economic impact. Sweetspot.
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2004). The Tour of Britain 2004 - Economic impact. Sweetspot.
Theses / Dissertations
Wilson, D. (2019). An Analysis of Nations' Performance inInternational Multi-Sport Competitions. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Ramchandani, G. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00207
Ramchandani, G. (2014). Economic, sport development and elite performance consequences of sports events. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Shibli, S.
Internet Publications
AOSIF, (2021). COMMON INDICATORS FOR MEASURING THE IMPACT OF EVENTS. https://www.asoif.com/sites/default/files/download/asoif_common_indicators_for_measuring_the_impact_of_events.pdf
Ramchandani, G., & Kokolakakis, T. (2021). Researching the Value of Sport in Ireland. https://www.sportireland.ie/sites/default/files/media/document/2021-09/vos-report-final-19-07-21.pdf
Plumley, D., Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, R. (2019). Editorial: Performance management in professional team sport. http://doi.org/10.1108/TPM-07-2019-0067
Plumley, D., Ramchandani, G., & Wilson, R. (2019). Guest editorial. http://doi.org/10.1108/TPM-06-2019-080
Presentations
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2019). Enhancing the quality of event impact evaluations. Presented at: Sport & Cultural Event Conference - Enhancing the quality of event impact evaluations, Cardiff, 2019
Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2014). Capturing and measuring the legacy of key events. Key note presentation at conference Celebrating 50 years of the Government Economic Service - Insights from the Measurement and Economic Evaluation of Major Sporting Event. Presented at: Celebrating 50 years of the Government Economic Service, Scottish Parliament
Other publications
Coleman, R., Ramchandani, G., Shibli, S., Munday, M., Jones, C., & Brown, A. (2010). Event impact evaluation framework and toolkit. Event Impacts: http://www.eventimpacts.com/
Kokolakakis, T., & Ramchandani, G. (2008). Looking ahead. Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Postgraduate supervision
Girish has successfully supervised four PhD completions (including three on the basis of published work). He is currently supervising one PhD candidate.