International sporting events showcase athletes, but they can also promote youth engagement and physical activity at the local level writes Carl Konadu, coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace working group, a network supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme. Sport in itself has become a major facet of modern society; almost everyone …
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The sporting world has its eyes on the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bamenda in Cameroon, as he offers an assessment of this year’s contenders. The drum beats of Africa’s premier football jamboree have for a while now been the headline story for most sports editors and journalists …
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Cricket is a passion that India and Bangladesh share, but as Abdullah Al Hasan, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh writes, intense rivalry can threaten good relationships between the two countries. India and Bangladesh are neighbouring countries. They have almost the same types of people, cultures, religions and lifestyles. Back in 1971, India …
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A World Cup cricket victory is more than a sports achievement. It can unite a country and build a positive national identity, writes Atikul Islam, 24, a Correspondent from Bogra in Bangladesh. Cricket is one of the most popular games in our country and in the world. The World Cup is a competition that allows the cricket-loving world to …
Cricket sanctions have hurt fans in Pakistan, writes Zainab Shamim Potrick, 23, a Correspondent from Karachi in Pakistan, who argues for a return of sportsmanship and international support for the national sport. The Pakistani nation, surrounded by bomb attacks and mobile snatching, considers cricket as its religion. It gives them hope and happiness in their terrible …
All eyes in Australia are on a fierce competition that strikes the heart of regional loyalties, writes Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, as the nation readies for the final round in a storied rugby series. This is without a doubt the biggest sporting event on the Australian sporting Calendar. Queensland …
This guest post is by Dinesh Gajendran, Asia member of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace working group who recently attended the Commonwealth Sports and Post 2015 forum. The Commonwealth Youth Sports for Development and Peace working group represents the young voice of Commonwealth in advocating for sport as a development tool. I …
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Cameroon’s women’s team gave an inspiring performance at FIFA 2015, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, and at the same time gave a boost to empowerment initiatives for women in that country. The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada might be over but for many the memories are indelible. Interest in Women’s …
Cricket fans are passionate about supporting their teams, but as Monica Islam, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh writes, fans should not endorse violent words or attitudes. A three-day cricket series between India and Bangladesh concluded on June 24, with Bangladesh emerging as the winner of the series. India, however, averted a washout – a “Banglawash” – …
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