Sport, society and international cooperation — selected perspectives from independent publications.
International reading
The story of sport goes beyond the court.
Sport creates shared experiences, starts conversations and can bring distant communities closer together. Alongside the matches, it is worth paying attention to the people and the world around the game.
Through the Guardian’s World Cup coverage, Imogen Fox explores the meeting point of sport, storytelling and trusted journalism. We recommend her article to readers interested in sport’s community and cultural significance.
Author: Imogen FoxGlobal Chief Advertising Officer at Guardian News & Media (GNM)
The Media Leader ·
Open goals: how The Guardian brought the World Cup to life
In a new country, good connections and an understanding of the local environment can help identify the next step. International presence is supported by people, professional communities and accessible institutional guidance.
MGMT Boston reports on a Boston Fintech Week panel in which Jeevan Ramapriya and Yuxi Wang discussed opportunities and support resources for international companies considering Massachusetts. We recommend this piece to readers interested in the connection between local knowledge and international collaboration.
Panel participant: Jeevan RamapriyaExecutive Director · Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI)
Author: Cecilia Hermawan MGMT Boston ·
Why international companies choose Massachusetts for their US office: Boston Fintech Week panel
Growing a sport takes more than facilities: it also depends on local communities, skilled professionals and long-term planning.
Padel Magazine explores the development of German padel through competition, coach education, infrastructure and communication. Steffi Steible, players and coaches discuss youth development, clubs, supporters and the sport’s community value.
One of the interviewees: Steffi SteibleManaging Director · Deutscher Padel Verband (DPV)
Sport can create a shared language, bring people closer together, strengthen communities and open pathways to new opportunities.
sportanddev is an international knowledge-sharing platform for sport and development. Through news, research, practical guides, events and professional opportunities, it explores sport’s role in inclusion, health, youth development and peacebuilding. We recommend it to readers interested in the community value and practical social impact of sport.
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The International Platform on Sport and Development