No goal is reached without a struggle

No goal is reached without a struggle

The magic of sports is its ability to show us that we all want to help each other to reach our most ambitious goals. It helps us discover our true altruistic nature to inspire others to succeed. It makes us strive as a society that truly embraces the noblest Olympic...
Sport for a Healthier World

Sport for a Healthier World

Two premises guide the work of the Academy: that sport has a part to play in addressing the challenges that face humanity in the 21st century and to be seen to be addressing such challenges. Born out of a desire to serve communities locally and globally The Academy of...
The Legacy of the Rio 2016 Refugee Olympic Team

The Legacy of the Rio 2016 Refugee Olympic Team

A lot has happened since Rose Lokonyen walked into the Olympic Stadium as a flag bearer of the Rio 2016 Refugee Olympic Team. Rose was amongst the 10 athletes from South Sudan, Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia that competed at the Olympic Games in...
Unity in Diversity at the Rio 2016 Olympics

Unity in Diversity at the Rio 2016 Olympics

How? Why? These questions are the next step in capitalizing on what we already know to be true—that sport has the power to unite people across differences. If we understand the details of how and why, then federations, local governments, and organisers can maximize...