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Sport Matters

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Sport Matters

eSports Diplomacy: From Threat To Opportunity

By Dr Stuart Murray and Dr James Birt  Bond University – Australia  Have you heard about the big sports competition taking place in Melbourne, culminating in the final on Sunday evening? No, we’re not talking about… Continue Reading eSports Diplomacy: From Threat To Opportunity

Kofi Annan 1938-2018 “We must use the power of sport as an agent of social change”

By Grant Jarvie A Sporting Tribute to Kofi Annan As a person the commitment to justice, human rights, peace and development were resolute. As a person Kofi Annan understood the potential of sport to convey humanitarian… Continue Reading Kofi Annan 1938-2018 “We must use the power of sport as an agent of social change”

The use of Sport initiatives to promote Human Rights in Palestine

By Asil Said  Introduction Books and Boxers and the Right to Movement are but two interventions aiming to make a difference to the lives of youth in Palestine. This Academy of Sport- Sport Matters blog provides… Continue Reading The use of Sport initiatives to promote Human Rights in Palestine

United States Sport Diplomacy under 3 Presidents

By Joe Marro For decades, the U.S. has aimed to use sport as an effective aspect of diplomacy and cultural relations efforts with a view to establishing deep, meaningful relationships with local stakeholders. America’s use of… Continue Reading United States Sport Diplomacy under 3 Presidents

Clausewitz on ice: sports diplomacy and the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games

By Stuart Murray Introduction The topic of sports diplomacy at the 2018 Pyeongchang ‘peace’ Winter Olympics has made headline news the world over. Newspapers, television and social media posts are full of stories about North Korean… Continue Reading Clausewitz on ice: sports diplomacy and the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games

Sport for Development, Football and Chile: Voices from The Fútbol Más Program

By Constanza Campos Correa University of Edinburgh The biography of the Chilean soccer star Alexis Alejandro Sánchez is indicative of the social and economic advantages that success in professional sport may bring to individuals who grew… Continue Reading Sport for Development, Football and Chile: Voices from The Fútbol Más Program

Football and the 1914 Xmas Day Truce

By Mason Robbins University of Edinburgh  How does 1914 Christmas Day Truce Affect Modern Peace-Building Initiatives? On a cold, windy day in the middle of the countryside, two groups with very different backgrounds and beliefs lined… Continue Reading Football and the 1914 Xmas Day Truce

Sport for Change : Some Women’s Voices from the Street

By Grant Jarvie and Alex Richmond    Sport for change is sometimes taken to mean sporting activities that are intentionally used to deliver social impact for individuals and communities beyond increasing participation or performance. The logic… Continue Reading Sport for Change : Some Women’s Voices from the Street

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