Tag: Overseas Sport
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Benefits and Costs of Hosting an International Sports Event
An international sports event involves teams that compete in a sport and represent more than one nation. The host country receives a variety of benefits as a result of hosting such events. These benefits include the construction of new facilities, city beautification and improved transportation systems. Host cities also gain international prestige by holding these…
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A Day for Athletes: International Day of Sport
The UN recognizes the power of sports to foster development and bring people together. It promotes the values of teamwork, respect, and fair play to help drive social change. Join Special Olympics Global Ambassador Erika Ender and the FISU family as they celebrate inclusion on International Day of Sport. Click here for more information about…
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Building Bridges: Impacts of International Sport in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In a world where divisions among nations remain pervasive and the United Nations’ objectives for development and peace have not been met, international sport can serve as an agent to bring people together. A growing body of research has shown that recurrent international sport events can be powerful catalysts for social change by creating attractive…