In class, we discussed "unity through sports," and it reminded me of the iconic India vs Pakistan cricket match. The energy in the stadium was electric, with fans from both nations coming together in the spirit of the game. Sports like cricket show how competition can unite even the fiercest rivals.

It’s frustrating to see all that money spent on venues that sit empty. If more sustainable and community focused plans were put in place, the long-term benefits for local economies could have been so much greater. It's time for a rethink on how we approach these mega events.

Formula 1 faces challenges with the environmental impact of its tracks. Many race venues built for F1 events remain unused most of the year. Could the money spent on these venues have been better invested in sustainable ways to benefit local economies and communities?

In 2013, Thai badminton player Bodin Issara attacked his ex-partner during a Canada Open match. This real case of quasi-criminal violence shows how frustration and rivalry can turn aggression into physical harm in sport culture. www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/a...

The Houston Astros' 2017 cheating scandal involved illegal sign-stealing using technology during the World Series. This negative deviance damaged the integrity of the game and sparked outrage across Major League Baseball.

Billie Jean King challenged gender norms when she defeated Bobby Riggs in the 1973 'Battle of the Sexes.' Her victory showed that women could compete at the highest level, paving the way for greater gender equality in sports. www.biography.com/athlete/bill...

I totally agree with you. That sentence really stood out to me too. It’s true that winning feels great in the moment, but the physical harm and stress athletes go through can last much longer. It’s a reminder that we need to think about the long-term impact on their health.

Russell Wilson played through a hand injury last season, fearing he'd lose his starting spot. This highlights the pressure athletes face to prioritize sport over health. Pushing through pain may seem heroic, studies show this can lead to long-term health issues
www.nfl.com/injuries

Josephine Wu, a Canadian badminton player from Edmonton, has represented Canada at the Olympics and Pan Am Games. As a successful Chinese-Canadian athlete in a less diverse sport, she promotes inclusion and inspires young players across the country.

Using sociological imagination, with my kinesiology degree I aim to work in youth athletic development. Cultural knowledge, social ties, and access to sport shape participation, showing how capital influences health and performance.

YMCA Regina: Child & Youth Safety Policy: staff screening, Safeguard + CPR/First Aid for coaches & counsellors.
Aquatic Safety: lifeguard protocols & age-based supervision.
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I think sport is any physical activity with skill, rules, and competition. Cricket in India is definitely a sport, while playing carrom or watching movies is just leisure. some might say kabaddi is a simple village game, but it's really a sport because it needs strategy, strength, and skill.

It's shocking that even in 2025 , women in the WNBA are still fighting for fair pay. Reading about the player's protests reminds me my own school experience, where girls teams often had fewer resources and less recognition than boy's teams.