The Olympic closing ceremony celebrates the myth of nations
The Olympic closing ceremony celebrates the myth of nations Originally published by The Conversation, August 13, 2012. [A critical gaze on the ceremony and symbolism of nations and nationhood in the Olympics.] As I sat there this morning watching the London 2012 closing ceremony, I was impressed by the artistry, choreography, stage-setting (an artistry unto itself), […]
The Olympics are illegitimate: a call for democracy in sport
The Olympics are illegitimate: a call for democracy in sport Originally published on The Conversation, August 2, 2012. [This short article proposes a more democratic way forward for cities to bid, host, and participate in an Olympiad.] As the giant bureaucratic beast that is the IOC lumbers through London, locals can be heard saying, “I don’t […]
Come together: the Olympics and Paralympics should unite
Come together: the Olympics and Paralympics should unite Originally published by The Conversation, September 11, 2012. [Whilst I still think the Olympics and Paralympics should unite, one perspective that was brought to my attention was that Paralympians (heretofore Olympians) would be overshadowed by the “able” athletes and mainstream media that fawns over them. I’m not sure […]
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