Research methodScopeThe main target of this research are two main groups, spectators and athletes. These are two important players affected by decisions related to the use of nanotechnology in sport. Sports fans and spectators were contacted through an online survey. By posting the survey on several websites and forums, I was able to contact different people in different countries and get a representative opinion on the problem at hand. The athletes, for their part, were approached via a focus group and individual interviews. The opinion of these two groups is important in bridging the gap mentioned above since agreement must be reached on the extent to which nanotechnology should be allowed or not. Additionally, this research will focus on Egyptian athletes and fans because Egypt is a developing country and one of the objectives of this research is to try to see if developing countries will be able to benefit from nanotechnology in the sport rather than developed countries. Primary research was collected through online surveys of sports fans, one-on-one sessions, and focus groups with athletes. Online Survey This survey was aimed at fans of all kinds of sports in different countries. The aim of this investigation was to find out whether nanotechnology should be considered technological doping and banned in sport or not. The data collected as part of this survey helped determine whether there is consensus on this issue worldwide among sports fans and whether any countries side in a particular way in the debate and the reasons why. underlie. focus group with athletesIn this part of the data collection process, I did not...... middle of paper ......in. “Nanotechnology could give a new twist to sport.” USA TODAY November 17, 2004, sec. Sports: n. page. Print.Roco, MC “International Perspective on Government Financing of Nanotechnology in 2005”. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 7.6 (2005): 707-12. Print.Shelley, Toby. Nanotechnology: new promises, new dangers. London: Zed, 2006. Print. Sunil, Abednigo. “Innovation in sports technology – inevitable or unfair.” International Journal of Health, Education and Informatics in Sport 4.1 (2011): 52-53. Print. February 19, 2014. Taylor, Devin. Nanotechnology in sport. Nevada Nanotechnology Center. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Fall 2008. Print. February 18, 2014. Thompson, Helen. “Performance Enhancement: Superhuman Athletes.” Nature 487.7407 (2012): 287-89. Print.Verma, Abhilasha. “Nanotechnology in sports equipment: it’s a game changer. » Nanotech Insights (April 2013): 8. Print.