Taiwanese authorities are allowing its tiny contingent to attend the opening ceremony in Beijing despite a long-running dispute over its name in the Olympics.
Tag: olympics

Ancient Olympics: Not Everyone Cheered, but the Games Brought Together Rival Societies
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 BC games at Olympia.

Tokyo Olympics Billed as the First Gender Equal Games, but Women Still Lack Opportunities
The Tokyo Olympic Games are being called the most gender-equal Games ever — but does that label hold up under scrutiny?

‘The Rules Are the Rules’: Banned From the Tokyo Olympics for Pot?
The recent suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson for testing positive for marijuana has once again raised questions about what drugs should be banned from sports.

Ultimate Frisbee, the Sport With a Heart of Gold
Ultimate frisbee is defined by its sense of community and idealism. That's why it's a sport for the future.