In 2008, the world watched as China announced itself on the Olympic stage as a power on the rise. Now 14 years on, the ascension has been swift and it has ramifications for Beijing 2022, writes Tracey Holmes.
In 2008, the world watched as China announced itself on the Olympic stage as a power on the rise. Now 14 years on, the ascension has been swift and it has ramifications for Beijing 2022, writes Tracey Holmes.
Bond is back; not that I shall be dashing out to my local cinema to
catch No Time To Die any time soon. But the character has strong links
with the Olympic Movement, as David Owen explores.
integrating both women s tennis and golf. these are the stories that fuel me, the stories of those who are told you can t, but do. their accomplishments, our accomplishments are leading to the day where the only lines we ll need to cross our finish lines. that was a promo from olympic partner and msnbc parent company comcast, celebrating the diversity of team usa, narrated by team usa swimmer simone manuel. the examples of jesse owens, jackie robinson featured in the ad are powerful reminders that sports are a powerful driver of social change. owens faced down one of the most racist regimes in history at the 1936 berlin olympics. robinson integrated america s pastime years before the national desegregation of
The International Olympic Committee has been criticised by rights
groups for failing to condemn China’s alleged human rights
violations, including against the Uyghur population.