Inequality on Many Levels
Most women would know the names of the suffragettes who fought hard votes for women, the likes of Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily Davison who threw herself in front of the King’s horse during the 1913 Epsom Derby and died for
Guarding The Future of Sport
Politicians love sport. By donning the team scarf or shirt of a certain team they immediately, so they believe, connect with the thousands of fans who genuinely support that team. If they make a public announcement related to much needed
A Time To Go Public or Not?
In today’s society we are frequently reminded that one must have a “digital presence.” We are also frequently told that various activities such as sport are “inclusive.” Are these statements really true? Is there a time and a place for
The Competition for Dollars, Who Will be Disqualified
At the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games a series of images were used to embody what is known as the Olympic Spirit. One such image was of Tanzanian Marathon runner John Akwhari who in Mexico in 1968 famously came staggering into
Let the Children Play and The Coaches Coach
It is becoming an accepted fact that today’s young people do not take criticism well. Which means coaching young people has become much harder than it was in the past. Coaching the very young is still about giving children the
