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China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

Author : Marcus P. Chu
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429557876
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events written by Marcus P. Chu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book vividly elucidates the inseparable nature between politics and sport in China. The holding of sporting mega-events is viewed by the Chinese authorities as a prominent way to push forward the Reform and Opening up, arouse the patriotism among the public, and display national resurgence in the world. Chinese cities thus have keenly quested for the Olympics, the Asian Games and the World University Games since the 1980s. Theoretically, the President, the Premier and the central government should provide all-out support, so boosting the Chinese cities’ odds of success. The reality yet shows that their attitude towards the bids vary from case to case. Through reviewing the 20 bidding cases, this book aims to demystify the reasons behind. The findings provide an in-depth account of (1) how domestic and international political factors determine the state leaders’ blessing and silence as well as the central government’s backing, indifference and opposition, and (2) how the bids for the sporting mega-events are used to serve the broader political goals of the Chinese authorities at home and abroad. Additionally, they shed light on the political strategies to boost the Chinese cities’ chance of success, and the political reasons for their win, loss and discontinuation, in the bidding contests. The book will be a valuable resource for researches interested in the domestic politics and international relations of China.

The Beijing Olympiad

Author : Paul Close
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113424889X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)

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Download or read book The Beijing Olympiad written by Paul Close and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-12-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stage is set for the Beijing Olympiad to be the greatest mega-event, sporting or otherwise, in history. Still, the issues taxing many minds include whether the Beijing Games will be successful; whether they will be wrought with and wrecked by troubles; and who they will benefit. What value will the 2008 Games be to the people of China? Will they mainly serve the purposes of the dominant political, economic and cultural groups at and between the local, regional and global levels of modern social life? The Beijing Olympiad examines these among other questions, providing a range of original insights of interest to an array of scholars, researchers and students from Sports Studies to Sociology, Politics, Economics, International Relations and Legal Studies.

Sports Mega-Events in Asia

Author : Koji Kobayashi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819900115
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Sports Mega-Events in Asia written by Koji Kobayashi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first comprehensive collection focusing on the hosting of sports mega-events within Asia and their impact on the politics, economics, and culture that shape, and are shaped by, the local idiosyncrasies of host cities and countries across this most culturally diverse continent. From the Olympic Games and single sport World Cups, to the Asian Games and their sub-regional variations, an increasing number of Asian countries have rapidly developed their capacity to host and mobilize large-scale sports events as a cornerstone of their economic growth, national identity formation, and international prestige. This book sets out to fill a gap in the literature and will be of particular relevance to those who are interested in globalization, sports studies, political economy, cultural studies, event management and policy, sociology, media studies, and Asian studies

China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Author : Marcus P. Chu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000601544
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events written by Marcus P. Chu and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chu explores the politics behind Taiwanese cities’ pursuit of international sporting events, and the Chinese authorities’ strategic measures in handling the relations with Taiwan since the 1990s. It is assumed that the Chinese authorities constantly oppose Taiwanese cities’ application for, and boycott their subsequent holding of, international sporting events. Doing so would obstruct Taiwan’s capacity to raise its visibility and influence in world society, and defend the One-China principle. In fact, the role of China in Taiwan’s pursuit of international sporting events is not invariably as a fatal obstructer, but sometimes a neutral bystander or even an enthusiastic supporter. Chu examines the reasons behind this phenomenon. Reviewing the 18 Taiwanese bidding attempts and four hosting projects, he argues that China’s inconsistent response is determined by the ups and downs of Cross-Strait political ties. As a result, this book provides insight into the nexus between sports and politics in the context of China-Taiwan rivalry. A must read for scholars, students, and other watchers of Cross-Strait relations.

Sporting Events in China as Economic Development, National Image, and Political Ambition

Author : Marcus P. Chu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303070016X
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Sporting Events in China as Economic Development, National Image, and Political Ambition written by Marcus P. Chu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes the motivations of the Chinese authorities to pursue the international sporting events. It investigates the 21 oft-underappreciated sporting events governed by FIFA, FINA, FIBA, IAAF, and other international organizations, and linking them with the calculus of the Chinese authorities to push forwards economic development, polish national image, and realize the supreme leaders’ political ambitions. The author therefore sheds important light on the intertwined nature of sport and politics in the Chinese state and reveals how pervasive the sporting events’ roles have been in China’s domestic politics and international relations. This book’s broad scope is expected to attract the subscriptions of the academics, think tanks, diplomats, government officials, and international sporting organizations.

Routledge Handbook of Sport in China

Author : Fan Hong
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000900827
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Sport in China written by Fan Hong and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history and development of sport from the ancient to the contemporary era in China. It addresses the gap between the vibrant academic scholarship within China and the limited understanding of Chinese sport outside of the country. It opens different perspectives on Chinese sport and addresses a wide range of issues central to the development of sport in the context of Chinese culture, politics, economy, and society. It explores a diverse set of topics including the history of Chinese traditional sport, the rise of modern sport and the Olympic movement, sport and nationhood, sport and politics and international relations, sport and physical education, sport and economy and commerce, sport and social stratification and diversity, and sport leisure and tourism. It offers critical insights into the multifaceted world of China, past and present—a contribution to our collective knowledge and understanding of Chinese sport and society—and is useful reading for students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in the field of China and Chinese sport. This Handbook has been contributed to by a team consisting of 88 leading Chinese and Asian experts and scholars with varied backgrounds of studying and working in European, North American, and Australian universities, as well as Western scholars with expertise on China and its sports system and practice. It is composed of ten parts classified by different subjects. It provides a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between China and the world within the global sport community. The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China is a vital resource for students and scholars studying the history, politics, sociology, culture and policy of sport in China, as well as sport management, sport history, sport sociology, and sport policy and politics. It is also valuable reading for those who are working in international sport policy making and sport organisations.

Greater China's Olympic Medal Haul

Author : Marcus P. Chu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000918831
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Greater China's Olympic Medal Haul written by Marcus P. Chu and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1984 and 2021, elite athletes from the member regions of Greater China – China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – competed at each of the ten Summer Olympics. By winning 263 gold medals, 199 silver, and 173 bronze, China became a global sports superpower. Taiwan and Hong Kong pocketed 7 gold medals, 10 silver, and 17 bronze and 2 gold medals, 3 silver, and 4 bronze, respectively, displaying their world-leading statuses in archery, badminton, baseball, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, Judo, karate, sailing, Taekwondo, table tennis, and weightlifting. In response, the leaders of the three regions delivered high-profile praise. Their administrations awarded cash, badges, and/or honorary titles to the medalists. By reviewing journalistic reports, key-players’ memoirs, official documents, and scholarly works, this book aims to understand the significance of the Olympic medal haul to the Chinese, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong authorities. Its findings detail the context in which the Olympic medal haul was leveraged for the political change of the three regions and their relations with each other. They also reveal that the praise and rewards bestowed by the respective authorities on the medalists not only celebrated their jurisdictions’ sporting excellence, but served broader strategic goals across domestic politics and international relations.

Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

Author : Marcus P. Chu
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030138682
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao written by Marcus P. Chu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the connection between politics and mega-events in post-handover Hong Kong and Macao. It also offers an in-depth account of the two cities’ keenness to integrate with China and engage in the international society and China’s eagerness to build image, boost influence and gain respect on the global arena. This work will facilitate academics, think tanks, diplomats and government officials to further understand the politics and international relations of China, Hong Kong and Macao.

The Neutrality Paradox in Sport

Author : Hans Erik Næss
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031156803
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book The Neutrality Paradox in Sport written by Hans Erik Næss and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, sanctions were implemented that banned Russia from most international sports. As a result, sport governing bodies (SGBs) have made a marked shift in their tradition of neutrality, to a point of no return. In light of this, this book asks what is next for SGBs. It provides an analysis of the root problem that sport governing bodies have had with politics since their inception: a paradoxical treatment of neutrality. This can be evidenced by their awarding of Mega-Sport Events to authoritarian states and also through the SGBs’ own desire to make a difference by promoting human rights and sustainable development. Good or bad, the author argues that their neutrality principles are invalidated by their actions. Offering interdisciplinary research with empirical examples, this issue is explored in an engaging, yet analytical way, making it valuable reading for researchers and students interested in sport management, for organisations and also policy makers. This book presents a pioneering study of neutrality and autonomy in sport in light of the Ukraine crisis, and addresses a growing appetite in academia on how sport governing bodies will reconcile their commitments to societal progress, whilst maintaining neutrality.

Sport Policy in China

Author : Jinming Zheng
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351685368
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Sport Policy in China written by Jinming Zheng and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledging China’s established status as a global sporting superpower, this is the first book to systematically investigate sport policy in that country. With a focus on sport development in the most recent three decades, Sport Policy in China explores a wide range of topics in Chinese sport, including elite sport development, professional sports, major sports events, sport for all, the political context within which sport is interiorised and the distinctive sporting status of Hong Kong. It examines the debates around policy, globalisation, diplomacy and soft power, as well as the significance of the principle of ‘one country, two systems’. With international appeal, this book is a valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of sport policy, sport management, sport development and sport sociology.

The Geopolitical Economy of Sport

Author : Simon Chadwick
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000882284
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Geopolitical Economy of Sport written by Simon Chadwick and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to define and explore the geopolitical economy of sport – the intersection of power, politics, money, and state interests that both exploit and shape elite sport around the world. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the global response, and the consequent ramifications for sport have put the geopolitical economy of sport front and centre in both public debate and academic thinking. Similarly, the Winter Olympics in Beijing and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar illustrate the political, economic, and geographic imperatives that shape modern sport. This book brings together studies from around the world to describe this new geopolitical economy of sport, from the way in which countries use natural resource revenues, accusations of sport washing, and the deployment of sport for soft power purposes, to the way in which sport has become a focus for industrial development. This book looks at the geopolitical economy of sport across the globe, from the Gulf States’ interests in European soccer to Israel seeking to build a national competitive advantage by positioning itself as a global sports tech start-up hub, and the United States continuing to extend its economic and cultural influence through geopolitical sport activities in Africa, Latin America, and the Indian subcontinent. This book captures a pivotal moment in the history of sport and sport business. This is essential reading for any student, researcher, practitioner, or policymaker with an interest in sport business, the politics of sport, geopolitics, soft power, diplomacy, international relations, or international political economy.

Sporting Superpower

Author : Mark Dreyer
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book Sporting Superpower written by Mark Dreyer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Beijing becoming the first city in history to host both a Summer and a Winter Olympics, the Chinese capital has truly arrived as an international sporting destination. But the glamor of those two Games in 2008 and 2022 hid a strategic powerplay by China to leverage the Olympics as a way to further its global ambitions. Despite international calls for a boycott of the 2022 Olympics due to human rights violations, Beijing was determined to show that it could conquer COVID-19 and host another spectacular Olympics. But behind all the politics and the soft power, China's sports industry has changed dramatically since those first Games in 2008: A drive to promote football with the ultimate goal of winning the World Cup has already gone through both boom and bust. International leagues such as the NBA, the WTA and the English Premier League now have to tread through a minefield of nationalistic fervor to engage in China. Sportswear companies like Li-Ning and Anta have ridden a wave of domestic support in an ongoing bid to topple Nike and Adidas in the world's largest consumer market. Ski resorts and ice rinks have sprung up across the country as a surging winter sports market takes shape. The naturalization of athletes, such as Eileen Gu, unearths difficult questions about what it truly means to be Chinese. Weaving together the parallel threads of sports, business and politics, Mark Dreyer-the China Sports Insider-who first moved to Beijing to cover the 2008 Olympics, takes us along the rollercoaster ride of China's burgeoning sports industry with a series of tales from those inside the industry that collectively paint not just a picture of China's quest for dominance in yet another sector, but also shed light on the global implications of a modernizing China.

Mega-Events and Globalization

Author : Richard Gruneau
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317617363
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Mega-Events and Globalization written by Richard Gruneau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the turn of the twenty first century, there has been a trend for urban "mega events" to be awarded to cities and nations in the East and Global South. Such events have been viewed as economic stimulant as well as opportunities to promote national identity, gain greater international recognition and exercise a form of 'soft power.' However, there has also been on-going controversy about the value, impact and legacy of global mega events in these cities and nations. This book provides a critical examination of the ambition for spectacle that has emerged across the East and Global South. The chapters explore the theoretical and conceptual issues associated with mega-events and new forms of globalization, from the critical political economy of mega-events in a changing world order to the contested social and economic legacies of mega-events and the widespread opposition that increasingly accompanies these events. The book also explores questions of urban development and governance, the role of new communications technologies in global economic expansion, the high security State, and the growing global influence of international non-governmental organizations. This book offers a rich collection of original theoretical contributions and global case studies from leading international scholars from the social sciences and humanities. It offers a fresh and unique interdisciplinary perspective that synthesizes cutting edge research on mega-events and urban spectacles while simultaneously contributing to a broader understanding of the dynamics of global capitalism and international political power in the early twenty first century.

The National Games and National Identity in China

Author : Liu Li
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780367406950
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book The National Games and National Identity in China written by Liu Li and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of China's National Games reflects both the transformation of elite sport in China and wider Chinese society. This is the first book to describe the origins and development of the National Games through their dynamic relationship with Chinese politics, nationalism and identity in the modern era. Looking specifically at the role of the National Games in China's changing social, political and economic circumstances from 1910 to 2009, this book uncovers how the National Games reflected the shifts in state-led nationalist ideologies within three historical eras: the late Qing Dynasty and Republican China (1910-1948), the early People's Republic of China (1959-1979) and the People's Republic of China in the post-1980s (1983-2009). It also examines how the National Games were reformed to serve China's Olympic Strategy in the context of globalization and commercialization from the 1980s onwards. Full of original insights into archive material, each chapter sheds new light on the social, cultural and political significance of this sporting mega-event in the shaping of modern China. This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the politics, history and culture of China.

The Politicisation of Sport in Modern China

Author : Fan Hong
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317980123
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book The Politicisation of Sport in Modern China written by Fan Hong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Politicisation of Sport in Modern China: Communist and Champions is the first book in English which examines in chronological order key issues in sport in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 2012 in the context of Chinese history, politics and society. It explores the complexity of Chinese sport including the sovietisation of Chinese sports policy and practice; the emergence of the ‘two Chinas’ issue; the Cold War, the Cultural Revolution, sports diplomacy and sports militarism; China’s turbulent journey of participation in the Asian Games and in the Olympics; the politics and policy of doping and anti-doping in Chinese sport; and China’s sport in the post-Beijing Olympics era. By analysing the relationships between sport, diplomacy, politics and social transformation in China, the book examines how sport has played an important role in China’s rise in the 20th and 21st centuries, and how China embraced the Olympic Movement and also influenced the world through the Olympic Games. Featuring major events, original documents and interviews with a wide breadth of insiders - from sports policy makers, Olympic medallists and ordinary Chinese - this book, for the first time, provides a comprehensive guide to the history of sport in the People's Republic of China. It is a fascinating book for academic researchers, general readers and students. This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.

The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia

Author : Fan Hong
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 042959027X
Total Pages : 757 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia written by Fan Hong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history, development and contemporary significance of sport in Asia. It addresses a wide range of issues central to sport in the context of Asian culture, politics, economy and society. The book explores diverse topics, including the history of traditional Asian sport; the rise of modern sport in Asia; the Olympic Movement in Asia; mega sport events in Asia; sport governance and policy; gender, class and ethnicity in Asian sport, and Asia’s sporting heroes and heroines. With contributions from 74 leading international scholars, it offers a new perspective on understanding Asian sport and society, telling the story of how sport in this mega-region is coming together and reshaping the world in the process. It also provides readers with a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between Asia and the world within the global sport community. The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia is a vital resource for students and scholars studying the history, politics, sociology, culture and policy of sport in Asia, as well as sport management, sport history, sport sociology, and sport policy and politics. It is also valuable reading for those working in international sport organisations.

Routledge Companion to Sports History

Author : S. W. Pope
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135978131
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Companion to Sports History written by S. W. Pope and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents comprehensive guidance to the international field of sports history as it has developed as an academic area of study. This book guides readers through the development of the field across a range of thematic and geographical contexts. It is suitable for researchers and students in, and entering, the sports history field.