team refugees
August 25, 2016
Indeed, the Olympic Torch may represent ‘peace, unity and friendship’ but the Games have always been about more than sportsmanship. The objective is to carry out sports diplomacy; however, the result is often dictated by power politics. This year, for instance, the participation of the first ever team of displaced athletes named ‘Team Refugees’ brings to light the instability of political regimes around the world.
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August 5, 2016
Headlines unpacked Brazil's potential public diplomacy gains from hosting the Olympics.