I helped produce the London Olympics opening ceremony: the spirit of 2012 is no antidote to Brexit Britain
A misplaced nostalgia continues to grow around the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. Chuka Umunna’s recent policy document for his…
ByA misplaced nostalgia continues to grow around the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. Chuka Umunna’s recent policy document for his…
ByPoor Olympic Games, poor IOC. Rich in cash, of course – wallowing in it, some might say – but poor,…
ByThe modern Olympics have always been inescapably urban events. Since Athens 1896, the games have moved around host cities every…
ByThe recent publication of consultancy Moore Stephens’ report into London’s Olympic Stadium has reasserted the importance of the concept of…
ByIt’s been over six months since the Olympic games came to a close in Rio. With the benefit of hindsight,…
Beatriz Garcia is conducting academic research in Rio de Janeiro partly funded by an International Olympic Committee Advanced Research Grant.…
ByEver since the 1992 games in Barcelona, the idea of “legacy” has played a crucial role in the process of…
ByThe Summer Olympics signals are the most televised event on the planet. This year, like past years, the games are capturing global…
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