On 25 July, 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 Denise Juvane, …

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On 25 July, 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 Denise Juvane, …

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On 25 July, 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 Ayodeji Morakinyo, …

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On 25 July, 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 Ayodeji Morakinyo, …

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Jamaica demonstrated its athletic prowess at the London Olympics, but also showcased the many facets that distinguish the country in business, tourism, culture and fashion, reports Nakeeta Nembhard, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. This year marks a number of milestones for Jamaica – chief among them the celebration of the country’s 50th Anniversary of …

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Jamaica demonstrated its athletic prowess at the London Olympics, but also showcased the many facets that distinguish the country in business, tourism, culture and fashion, reports Nakeeta Nembhard, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica. This year marks a number of milestones for Jamaica – chief among them the celebration of the country’s 50th Anniversary of …

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Like this summer’s Olympians, we’re all chasing rainbows – searching for that bit of happiness, magic and colour that makes life seem worthwhile, writes Daniel Boxill, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bridgetown, Barbados. The Summer Olympics and Paralympics! How can we forget that glorious spectacle, the culmination of years of training, sweat, tears and sacrifice …

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The Australian cricketer known by his many fans as Mr. Cricket has ended his international career, but Ryan Bachoo, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago, says his longstanding respect for Mike Hussey lies not in what he achieved on the field, but in the focus and  perseverance  he displayed along the way. It’s …

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Sport for Development and Peace can only achieve optimal results when the strategy involves education and dialogue, says Alvin Ma, 21, a Correspondent from Toronto, Canada. Youth need to engage in sports and to discover their own ability to influence society. Canadian Paralympian Rick Hansen, an outspoken activist who set up a research foundation for …

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