National Identity

Tibetans are increasingly using sports as a means of resisting the Chinese occupation of Tibet. So far it has led to diplomatic headaches in India where authorities have tried to stop sport events for Tibetans, and in Switzerland...[more]

The breakaway republic of Northern Cyprus is set to host the first ever world cup for nations that don't exist. Recognised only by Turkey, which invaded the Mediterranean island in 1974, Northern Cyprus will host the 16-team Viva...[more]

Professor of sports history, Hans Bonde, gives a brief introduction to the fascinating history of the Danish gymnastics pedagogue Niels Bukh. He revolutionized male aesthetics, became a symbol of Danishness and was dangerously...[more]

The Football Association of Greenland challenged the FIFA-monopoly on international matches when it organised a friendly against Tibet. The Greenlanders want to be able to play international games without being forced to depend...[more]

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Despite the profile that it engenders for a nation as well as a myriad of benefits, sport remains a low priority in the budgets of most of the worlds developing nations. But, argues William Glenwright, sport is an integral and...[more]

After years of insecurity perpetrated by elements of defeated militiamen, Rwanda has been on an ambitious programme to build her image. The Paul Kagame-led administration has succeeded in using sports as an essential vehicle to...[more]

Former American 800-meter standout Ray Brown went to work on September 11 expecting it to be like any other day.[more]

In April 1997, when commandos broke into the Japanese ambassador's residence in the city of Lima, the rebels were playing football.[more]

This summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing is being bushwhacked by politics as demonstrators use every chance to hijack the world’s biggest sporting event and highlight problems in Tibet. Many demonstrators would like to see Tibet...[more]