Tag: Sport and Society
Brand Olympics: do the famous rings deliver value to host countries?
What makes the Olympics’ five rings such a powerful brand, and do they deliver value for host nations?
Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes
As athletes strive to reach their physical potential, their cognitive abilities are often overlooked. New research shows this may hinder young sports players.
Olympic swimmers improving by … running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike
It would be fair to assume elite athletes focus intensely on their chosen sport. However, some are now turning to exploration, which can deliver surprising benefits.
The Olympics and FIFA are trying to better support ‘mum-aletes’ – what are Australian sports doing?
A nursery for Olympic athletes is a small step forward for women returning to sport after birth. But what’s happening among Australian sporting codes?
From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?
As world sports fans zero in on Paris ahead of the Olympics, what should Brisbane’s games organisers look to learn ahead of the 2032 event?
Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?
Most Olympic stadiums, venues and structures continue to be used long after the games finish. But how are they used and what happened to the venues that have fallen into disuse?
Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?
In sports-mad Australia, the Olympics are always a huge deal. But does this interest result in increased sports participation?
Formula One is moving towards hybrid engines and renewable fuel. Major environmental progress or just ‘greenwashing’?
Formula One has announced some significant changes aimed to reduce the sport’s environmental impact. Will it make a difference, or is this an example of ‘greenwashing’?
The mystery of the massive sporting comeback: what’s the psychology of momentum in sports?
Momentum is one of sport’s great intangibles but what exactly is it and how can it influence athletes and teams?
Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too
The Queensland government’s Olympic legacy strategy aims for a more inclusive community through the power of sports. But more needs to be done to help refugees join in.
Many sports are tightening their transgender policies – can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?
Many international sports organisations are restricting or banning trans women from elite female competitions. But why are these policies changing and why don’t they apply to trans men?
Why ‘Team Australia’ needs a new sports diplomacy game plan as other countries gain an edge
The Albanese government has announced a new sports diplomacy strategy but what is it, and why is it needed?
‘Play well, win well’: new Australian sports chair Kate Jenkins faces challenges and opportunities
Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins is now the chair of the Australian Sports Commission. What should her immediate focuses be for sport in this nation?
Spectator racism is still rife in Australia’s major football codes – new research shows it may even be getting worse
New research shows racism among sports fans in Australia is still rife. White footy fans need to report racism – otherwise they’re giving a free kick to bigots.
The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine
So much is going right for soccer in Australia at the national level and in grassroots participation. But the A-League is struggling to convert its opportunities into wins.
