2010 Winter Olympics

Football, known as soccer in the United States, is ranked as the most watched and played sport in the world. With more than 240 million people who regularly play it, the sport has grown to be the most popular in the world (FIFA). What no one acknowledges after all, is the dark side of football, which includes homophobia, corruption, and most commonly racism. Racism has been a persistent problem, especially in Europe since it “first appeared around the 1970’s when England’s black players were…

It could be argued that medical breakthroughs, technological advances, and various other advancements surpass politics in importance. I, on the other hand, argue that politics determines if such achievements benefit the people. Each country’s greatness is inherently dependent upon its politicians to make wise political decisions that will allow the entire nation to prosper. This is especially true in America, where democracy allows citizens to choose their leaders. In November of 2008 and 2012,…

The year 2008 was hallmarked by a main financial-crisis particularly in United States. The recession witnessed therefrom was the highest since the 2nd world war. This had consequential effect since this financial crisis in U.S spread to other countries which led to detrimental impact to other countries economic system. A detailed analysis showcase that the financial crisis actually commenced in the year 2006, particularly, when the subprime-market for mortgage in United States commenced to…

The Olympics have been around for centuries an event that has been life changing for the participants and the countries that get the privilege to host as well. For centuries now, we have gotten to see the evolution of one of the greatest events ever thought of allowing athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level, while representing their countries proudly. This event would not be what it is today if it weren 't for the Ancient Greeks getting it started in 776 B.C.E. Since getting it…

On February 22, 1980, two teams hit the ice in the Olympic Center Arena, now called Herb Brooks Arena, in the small town of Lake Placid, New York. The Soviet team, made up of active duty military members and world class athletes, took on the young American team, made up of mostly college kids and amateur hockey players. The Soviets struck first with a goal which was shortly answered by the United States team. The Soviets answered with another goal and as the period was about to end, the American…

the university of Ottawa as well as Norwegian School of Sport business, of her many accolades she has received over the years she earned the young researcher award in 2009 from the university of Ottawa and the early researcher award from Ontario in 2010. Parent has also received her PhD in physical education and recreation at the…

This poem dramatically explains how glory and fame can come crashing down in an instant for an athlete in this particular scenario. In the first stanza, the author was describing the runner’s most joyous moment after a race he had just won. “Man and boy stood cheering by, and home we brought you shoulder-high,” paints the image in your mind of a whole town in awe of his performance. When reading in later stanzas, we are at the athlete’s funeral where the author says, “smart lad, to slip betimes…

There are countless versions of the story on the Olympic- Class Ocean Liner; The RMS Titanic. The “RMS Titanic” is an article written by Hanson W. Baldwin in 1934, and A Night To Remember is a movie produced in 1958 by William MacQuitty. Both plots discuss and portray the dramatic events that happened on April 15, 1912. The world’s largest “lifeboat” (MacQuitty. W.) set sail on April 10, 1912 on its maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York. However, the voyage was abruptly halted when it…

Right from samba and an unforgettable football, Brazil had bought home the world cup in the year 2002, with Germany landing in the 2nd lead his troops up and was handed the cup. Brazil being one of the most successful football team and having won the world cup five times had a nail biting experience in 2014 because they were not sure if they would even make it to the 3rd football history when Brazil was beaten 7-1 by Germany in the world cup. The goals were coming thick and fast and it…

and education in all of these societies was seen as a crucial part in the development of youth upbringing and in crafting civic identity among cultures. Each culture, respectfully, held their own sporting events locally, as well as, competed in the Olympics. All of these cultures saw value in competition, showmanship and idolizing those who can be looked up to as an outstanding citizen by virtue of their prominence in athletic ability and temperament when faced with adversity. These qualities of…