The value of the Paralympic Games has created the enduring legacy in Korea
The value of the Paralympic Games, starting in Seoul in 1988 and culminating with PyeongChang in 2018, has created the enduring legacy of the Paralympic Games around the world
The value of the Paralympic Games, starting in Seoul in 1988 and culminating with PyeongChang in 2018, has created the enduring legacy of the Paralympic Games around the world
Gianni Infantino: Ridiculous remarks, a criminal probe, and a billionaire’s life paid by FIFA
The FIFA president said his plan, which UEFA, CONMEBOL and the IOC oppose, would give “hope to Africans so that they don’t need to cross” the sea and risk their lives. He was criticized for his lack of sensitivity and tried to backtrack
Difficult times call for strong leadership and Thomas Bach is delivering
The IOC president and the Olympic Movement is thriving under trying circumstances
BEHIND THE SCENES: From the Roman Empire to the fake Peng Shuai: in the midst of the storm, Thomas Bach takes the helm of the Olympic ship with force
The IOC President had to appeal to ancient history to defend his policy and to forcefulness to demolish the idea that China is cheating the Olympic body. He praised the “new” sports, surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Becoming more urban and popular, polo’s plan to return to the Olympics
Today, the Games have surfing, skateboarding and climbing, three sports unimaginable in the Olympic program until a few years ago. Polo took note of that and wants to follow the same path.
BEHIND THE SCENES Does the Olympic world owe something to Spain? Yes, maybe so
If Spain couldn’t win with a Madrid that for 2020 had the best technical qualification, why would it have to do so for 2030 against winter sports behemoths and cities with winter Olympic history like Nagano, Salt Lake City or Vancouver?
BEHIND THE SCENES: Thirteen years later, the same story returns
The problem is not Tibet, but the Uighurs and, unexpectedly, a Chinese tennis player. Although at heart, the problem is the same.
If Infantino prevails and there is a World Cup every two years, soccer will die
The FIFA president is touring several countries seeking support for his project. However, UEFA, CONMEBOL, the players and even the International Olympic Committee are against it. This op-ed summarizes the risks and the reasons behind the idea
The World Cup every two years, a political battle where everyone can lose out
Gianni Infantino’s proposal can open many Pandora’s Boxes. It is opening them already, in fact.
OpEd: The Keys to Tokyo’s Success - How Tokyo 2020 Pulled Off the Games That Many Believed Too Dangerous & Wanted Cancelled
While athletes performed at awe inspiring levels in Tokyo, The Opinionist says the controversy and conjecture that surrounded the Games has overshadowed the organization that made Tokyo 2020 possible and successful.
Qué enseñanza dejan para la política exterior argentina las marchas y contramarchas sobre las vacunas
Un gobierno que propone agendas de avanzada y posmodernas, como un DNI no binario y el impulso al lenguaje inclusivo, resultó poco coherente cuando le dijo a la sociedad que Argentina sólo podía contar con las vacunas -compradas y nunca donadas o regaladas- chinas y rusas
OpEd: Skateboarding debut in Tokyo misses the mark as a television event
Tim McFerran, president of World Skateboarding Federation, says there are a number of factors to explain why primetime ratings in the USA were “disappointing”.
Paris 2024 Sport Program: A Young Person’s Review
The Hula Report: Bach legacy is female successor
The Tokyo Chronicles: The mystery of buses and food at the Games
Only the special envoys to Tokyo from all over the world know how difficult daily life is in the Japanese capital.
Trump Vs Biden: Will Olympics Be the Winner?
OpEd - Brisbane 2032: Humility and discipline seals Queensland’s opportunity of the century
How a regional east-coast Australian city landed world sport’s biggest prize unopposed
The Hula Report: women lead way for NOCs
