In high school, cheerleading was Stephen McCubbin’s favourite activity. It saved him from getting ca …
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This week governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Eva Maria, 21, a …
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This week governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Eva Maria, 21, a …
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This week governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Craig Dixon, 24, a …
“Sports have established peace in Jamaica’s inner-city communities.” Read More »
This week governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Craig Dixon, 24, a …
"Sports have established peace in Jamaica’s inner-city communities." Read More »
This week Commonwealth governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. Ministers will discuss how sport can address social, economic and health challenges and review Commonwealth policy recommendations developed to strengthen sport-based interventions. But why is sport so important for national development? The Commonwealth Youth Programme asked …
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This week Commonwealth governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. Ministers will discuss how sport can address social, economic and health challenges and review Commonwealth policy recommendations developed to strengthen sport-based interventions. But why is sport so important for national development? The Commonwealth Youth Programme asked …
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The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics captured the imagination of the world. It emphasised togetherness and was a celebration of humanity, says Samantha Khan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I just had the privilege of experiencing the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. The spirit of wonder and excitement travelled …
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The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics captured the imagination of the world. It emphasised togetherness and was a celebration of humanity, says Samantha Khan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I just had the privilege of experiencing the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. The spirit of wonder and excitement travelled …
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The Olympic Games showcases the courage, determination and national pride of all those who choose to compete, says Ariela St Pierre-Collins, 15, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Caribbean island of Barbados. Eric Moussambani. Sarah Attar. Manteo Mitchell. Derek Redmond. These are some the names of true Olympians, despite not necessarily being famous. Not because they …
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For sport to build peace, it needs to be coupled with educational processes and guaranteed commitment from everyone involved, otherwise it can be a slippery roadmap argues Alvin Ma, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada. At meetings for Commonwealth Sports Ministers convened to coincide with the London Olympics one summer ago, there were many posts on …
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