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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Sport climbing as cross training
Sport climbing is a new Olympic sport set to debut in Paris and is demanding on its own. However, it can also act as a complement to other athletic activities: a Romanian study found it can be a an effective cross training tool for youth soccer players. Over a 14-week trial, junior soccer players increased certain strength parameters by adding sport climbing to their training and reported having fun while doing so.
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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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