Articles tagged with: olympics

OPINION: Michele Donnelly discusses gender inequality at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Monday, August 21, 2023 | by The Brock News

This article written by Michele Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Brock University, was originally published in The Conversation. ... Full story
Brock expert discusses how Olympic Games are remembered over time

Friday, February 18, 2022 | by Douglas Hunt

As the 2022 Beijing Olympics near completion, Brock University Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee says it can be tough ... Full story
Brock profs weigh in on Olympics fan engagement

Monday, February 14, 2022 | by Douglas Hunt

As viewers tune in to watch athletes from around the world compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a variety ... Full story
Local winery partners with Olympic athletes, Brock co-op students

Wednesday, February 09, 2022 | by Douglas Hunt

When a Canadian athlete celebrates their performance at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing with a glass of wine, there’s ... Full story
Brock expert says varying strategies can lead to success for Olympic advertisers

Tuesday, February 08, 2022 | by Douglas Hunt

When it comes to reaching a large audience, the Olympics can provide exposure on a level that’s almost unparalleled. ... Full story
Brock experts question value of Olympic boycott

Wednesday, December 08, 2021 | by Douglas Hunt

Canada has joined the growing list of countries taking part in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing ... Full story
Framing Tokyo 2020 as gender-equal misleading, says Brock researcher

Thursday, August 05, 2021 | by Colleen Patterson

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues to promote Tokyo 2020 as the most gender-equal Games ever. But Brock University Sport Management ... Full story
Female empowerment drives Brock international student’s Olympic ambitions

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | by Stephen Leithwood

As Aminat Adeniyi prepares to qualify for her second Olympic Games, her sights are set on more than just the ... Full story
Canadian boycott of Tokyo games will influence others to do the same: Brock profs

Monday, March 23, 2020 | by The Brock News

With Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic committees deciding not to send athletes to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games if ... Full story
Brock expert says Olympic gender equity efforts are good, but not good enough

Friday, March 06, 2020 | by Dan Dakin

In the leadup to International Women’s Day, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced new steps to make the 2020 Tokyo ... Full story