Mega events such as the Olympic Games and World Cup present unique opportunities for sports diplomacy on a global stage. But they're not the only vehicles for sports-related international exchange with meaningful and lasting...
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Bringing States Closer Through Sport
Held every four years, the Commonwealth Games are an international sports event. They include countries from all over the world and have been hosted on four continents. Michał Marcin Kobierecki from the University of Lodz in Poland takes a close look at the impact of sports diplomacy by examining the Commonwealth Games as a cultural bridge between Great Britain and its former colonies.
The full article, “The Commonwealth Games as an Example of Bringing States Closer Through Sport,” can be found here.
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