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 Swiss-Italian said his plan for a biennial World Cup, 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 are 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: 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.
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?
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
