It is generally expected that the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring health and social benefits to their host city and to Brazil. This assumption comes from “common sense”, as a logical conc...It is generally expected that the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring health and social benefits to their host city and to Brazil. This assumption comes from “common sense”, as a logical conclusion arising from the fact that host cities “inspire” and stimulate lifestyle changes. Benefits are also expected on tourism, self-image, architecture and the economy of the country as a whole. But are these expectations real and evidence-based? What parts of these “facts” are concrete and which ones are not? This paper suggests available ways of quantifying positive effects of hosting an Olympic Game, and puts the focus of this approach on the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games and their true legacy, seeking scientific certainties.展开更多
As the 16-day sports extravaganza drew its curtains, Beijing captivated millions of world viewers again with a colorful closing ceremony. During the titanic seven years of preparation, the ancient capital city has bee...As the 16-day sports extravaganza drew its curtains, Beijing captivated millions of world viewers again with a colorful closing ceremony. During the titanic seven years of preparation, the ancient capital city has been revitalized by the modern Olympic Games. Over the past weeks, Beijing has fully presented to the world the Olympic spirit of liberty, equality and endeavor,展开更多
In the very same way that Olympic athletes remain Olympians for the rest of their lives, Olympic cities are forever Olympic. And, in the eyes of the world, the deeds of the thousands upon thousands of athletes, organi...In the very same way that Olympic athletes remain Olympians for the rest of their lives, Olympic cities are forever Olympic. And, in the eyes of the world, the deeds of the thousands upon thousands of athletes, organizers, volunteers and citizens of展开更多
There are still months to go before the 29th Olympiad arrives in Beijing, but a ＂green＂ notion inspired by the Games organizers＇ initiative of ＂Green Olympics＂ has already rooted in the Xiaohuangzhuang residentia...There are still months to go before the 29th Olympiad arrives in Beijing, but a ＂green＂ notion inspired by the Games organizers＇ initiative of ＂Green Olympics＂ has already rooted in the Xiaohuangzhuang residential community.展开更多
文摘It is generally expected that the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring health and social benefits to their host city and to Brazil. This assumption comes from “common sense”, as a logical conclusion arising from the fact that host cities “inspire” and stimulate lifestyle changes. Benefits are also expected on tourism, self-image, architecture and the economy of the country as a whole. But are these expectations real and evidence-based? What parts of these “facts” are concrete and which ones are not? This paper suggests available ways of quantifying positive effects of hosting an Olympic Game, and puts the focus of this approach on the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games and their true legacy, seeking scientific certainties.
文摘As the 16-day sports extravaganza drew its curtains, Beijing captivated millions of world viewers again with a colorful closing ceremony. During the titanic seven years of preparation, the ancient capital city has been revitalized by the modern Olympic Games. Over the past weeks, Beijing has fully presented to the world the Olympic spirit of liberty, equality and endeavor,
文摘In the very same way that Olympic athletes remain Olympians for the rest of their lives, Olympic cities are forever Olympic. And, in the eyes of the world, the deeds of the thousands upon thousands of athletes, organizers, volunteers and citizens of
文摘There are still months to go before the 29th Olympiad arrives in Beijing, but a ＂green＂ notion inspired by the Games organizers＇ initiative of ＂Green Olympics＂ has already rooted in the Xiaohuangzhuang residential community.
