Russia Says Potential Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing 2022 by US is “Nonsense”
By Liam Morgan |
Russia has described a potential diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing by the United States as...
How to Build a Collegiate Virtual Sports Program
By Dr. Mark Janas |
For the purposes of this discussion, a “virtual sport” refers to an esport that requires approximately the same or similar skill and...
Vote Now for Academy September Athletes of the Month
United States Sports Academy |
Worldwide online voting is now open for the United States Sports Academy’s August Athlete of the Month ballot, featuring...
Afghan Athletes’ Arrival at Tokyo 2020 Displays Powerful Role Sporting Bodies Can Have
By Michael Pavitt |
One can only imagine the month Afghanistan’s Paralympic athletes Hossain Rasouli and Zakia Khudadadi have had, with the pair’s hopes...
Afghan Athletes “Safe” after Fleeing Country, IPC Confirms
By Geoff Berkeley |
Two athletes who fled Afghanistan to seek refuge are "safe", the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed.
Taekwondo fighter Hossain Rasouli...
US Wheelchair Basketball Teams Look to Defend Titles at Paralympics
By Michael Houston |
The United States are aiming for a successful defense of both the men's and women's wheelchair basketball titles at the...
FIG “Appalled” by Judge Abuse as no Bias Reported from Tokyo 2020 Rhythmic Gymnastics
By Michael Houston |
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has said it is "appalled" by the threats and "hateful messages" sent to the judges...
Afghanistan to be Absent from Paralympics as Taliban Sweeps to Power
By Ali Iveson |
The historic first appearance of a female athlete from Afghanistan at the Paralympics will no longer happen at Tokyo 2020...
Athlete Mental Health Issues on Display in Tokyo
By Dr. Tomi Wahlström |
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unique in many ways. One of the most unique parts was how they brought new...
Athletes Lift Tokyo 2020 but Feeling Lingers About What Could Have Been
By Michael Pavitt |
After all the words written about Tokyo 2020, particularly over the past 18 months during the pandemic, it seems remarkable...
