Do big sporting events such as the Olympics help boost tourist numbers in the long run? It all depends on where they take place, according to research.
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Urban regeneration and tourism development are habitually touted as central reasons for a city to host the Olympics. Research shows that local people, however, often fail to benefit
The Japanese prime minister has announced he will not seek re-election as party leader ahead of a general election later this year.
Para taekwondo isn’t just a new Olympic discipline - it’s a millennial sport, developed in 2005. Its explosive debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games means it’s here to stay
Kenya’s dominance in distance running has been repeatedly tested, most recently by the emergence of Ethiopia as a powerhouse.
As well as spreading the virus, the event eroded public confidence in the government’s handling of the crisis, undermining future containment efforts.
The treatment of the horse Saint Boy has ignited fierce discussion about horses in modern pentathlon, and reanimated ethical debates about horses’ jobs beyond the Olympics.
As the Summer Games warm up, more research is needed on how heat acclimation can help Paralympians in particular prepare for extreme conditions
Since the Games’ post-war beginnings, the Paralympics have become the second-largest mega-event in the international sporting calendar. Is the core purpose being lost?
Black women played a central role in the 2021 Olympic Games. And that role was more than just resistance and resilience.
A study has looked at which mega events took the largest toll on the environment and local people.
The Olympics are usually profitable for broadcasters and show off the future possibilities of media technologies.
‘Super spikes’ and a springy track can’t take all the credit for lightning-fast sprint times at the Tokyo Olympics
The Olympics will have to be adaptable in order to keep up with the rapidly shifting economic landscape and changing interest in the Games if it wants to continue to turn massive profits.
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When will an African country host the Olympic Games?
The controversy over female athletes being tested for testosterone levels is not just a contested scientific issue but also one of human rights.
Instead of boycotting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, activists should pressure the IOC to let anyone attending the Games to express their views on China without fear of penalization.
The giant head spotted hovering over the Tokyo skyline in recent weeks is the latest in a long line of Olympic art moments. Debate and controversy are never far behind.
For too long uniforms have been designed for the male gaze, leading to women being judged for their aesthetic appeal alongside their athletic talent.
A logo must artfully evoke the spirit of the Olympics as well as represent the host nation and it’s not an easy feat.
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Professor of Sports Law, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne
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Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto
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Assistant Professor, School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Faculty (Japan Campus), Temple University
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Associate Professor, University of Central Florida
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Sendai Shirayuri Women’s College
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Honorary Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University, London, Canada; Adjunct Fellow, Olympic Scholar and Co-Director of the Olympic and Paralympic Research Centre, Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University
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Professor & Director, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Lang Chair in Sport Management, Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
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Associate Professor, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
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Senior Lecturer, Modern European History and Sports History, Macquarie University
