Let’s talk inclusion: Key considerations for the inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ athletes
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ communities as well as reflect on how to enhance and ensure inclusion in sport. This year, SIRC has partnered with Canadian Women & Sport to build a new resource for sport leaders and organizations: Key Considerations to Promote the Inclusion of Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+…
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Skateboarding as active transportation
Skateboarding is often seen as a fun way to pass the time, and it will soon be known as an Olympic pursuit when it debuts at the Paris 2024 Olympics. It can also be a way to commute with important benefits. For example, one study found that teens who skateboard for transportation report higher levels of wellbeing and social connections than those who used other modes. It might be time to re-think the many possibilities of the skateboard!
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Olympic Games
In 2024, the capital city of France will host the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. Paris 2024 will open on July 26, 2024, continuing through to August 11, 2024. In all, 32 sports are on the Olympic programme for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including 4 new additions. Learn more: https://olympics.com/ioc/paris-2024
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