Sport as a Facilitator of Positive International Relations

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International Journal of Sport Culture and Science
Volume:4 (Special Issue:3)
Sport as a Facilitator of Positive International Relations

Sport as a Facilitator of Positive International Relations

Authors : Robert C SCHNEIDER

Pages : 843-851

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Publication Date : 2016-12-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Through improved international relations, sport can facilitate the positive resolution of contemporary global problems insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Valeryevich, 2015);. Not being deterred by negatives associated with sport such as anti-social behaviors insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Marasescu, 2013);, government’s promotion of harmful agendas through propaganda insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Clark, 2005; Bairner, 2009);, and persistence in the interest of promoting good through sport is especially important. A convenient facilitator of positive relations, sport resonates across peoples and governments regardless of the present state of relationships. Whether it be a dire economy, racial division, or even war, sport may suffer interruption but eventually it continues insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Tope, 2008);. As a shared international activity, sport can promote goodwill between nations through interactions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Tomlinson & Young, 2011); that form friendships, loyalties, and bonds insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Darnell, 2010; Darnell & Black, 2011); that are developed among persons representing different nations. A mutually beneficial sharing and understanding of culture between international sporting event host nations and guests, results from interactions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Canavan, 2016);, which can reinforce national identity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Field, 2014; Gorokhov, 2015; Lenger & Schumacher, 2015);, yet also create positive impressions between persons across nations. If global citizens maintain an open mind and optimism, sport, as a facilitator can, in fact, enhance international relations.
Keywords : Athletes, nationalism, politics, globalization, sporting community

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