Building a nation at play: using sport as an instrument for social integration in post-apartheid South Africa.
Can Grenadian officials be inspired by the progress and efforts of other nations?
Physical activities, fitness and sports can be considered cultural practices reflecting multiple meanings. “Sport Culture and Society” encompasses issues intersecting sport physical activity and cultural concerns.
The focus is interdisciplinary, ground-breaking work that draws on different disciplines and theoretical approaches, such as sociology, philosophy, cultural anthropology, history, cultural studies.
Dr Keirn describes a future of equality and democracy for all South Africans resurrecting from the hurt of the past its capacity to heal.
She cited that Sports has a meaningful and powerful role to play in the social transformation of South African society. Continuing she states that care must be taken to provide the necessary conditions for success.
Before informed decisions can be made one must visit an outer world of self. It will open doors to the mind. It would prevent appalling mistakes from being made. These mistakes could adversely affect the future growth of this nation.
Sport event management and marketing is big business and has grown enormously during the last two decades. This is true of small participatory events to the mega trademark events seen by millions. The sport industry has mirrored the explosive growth of media, entertainment and tourism.
Kirani James has arrived on the Grenadian landscape at a critical time in the national development of this growing nation. I am sure that if leaders would not be so myopic in their views, if leaders who are in positions to affect change would look outside the slave plantation mentality of their upbringing and if they do not try to escape this frame work of “let us see how it plays out”, the country would gracefully and assuredly move forward with great success.
The philosophy of “Let it take a natural path” is not relevant or within the realm of best practices today.
The outside world is looking, listening, and ready to act on the opinion you represent. Funding may rest on what you say, but most undeniably on how you think.
Sports programme to building the nation:
Look at the development of South Africa: rugby, soccer, and cricket.
Barbados: The “dream cup” of Tennis, Track and Field, Sir Garfield Sobers complex.
Bahamas and it efforts to boost the economy through tourism and sports: attracting NBA professional teams, NCAA activities.
Bermuda: World Golf competition
What about Jamaica who leads the Caribbean, using sports as a vehicle in this development? One should look at the dynamic of this venture. There is a need to read outside the Nelsons’ primer and The Royal Reader. The era when the “cow jumped over the moon”. Alice in wonderland “Where wither shall we wander”. Look at management and marketing enthusiasts.
Trial and error produce costly mistakes, so having a blueprint and reference materials are essential. The Romans saw sports as a force in nationalism; the oldest standing building is the coliseum reflecting this belief. Mt. Olympia is reflective of Grecian nation building.
The question is whether to ask yourself questions and provide your own answers for each question, but ask yourself Mr Leader, whether other answers might be more relevant to your own interests.
Also ask yourself where you can find more information to help you better understand the answers to the questions. You need to pay attention to the honourable Patrick Robinson of Jamaica who suggests that the Jamaican system deserves more support, and as good as it is, it would be better with additional support. It is not without internecine struggles.
The word education is derived from a Latin word meaning “to extract”, thus to fulfil its mission of serving as an educational tool for you, your level of accomplishment would be determined directly by your desire to extract information. Only you can open your door for you alone understand your fear about this brave new world.
We challenge each of you to not only dream big dreams but to aim high, because making mistakes at critical times is dangerous. You were elected to serve, to fix the wrongs in the system, but also through your efforts create a new chapter of hope. “Keep hopes alive”. The distance you reach will be determined by the effort you expend.
“We need more heroes!”
Portia Simpson, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Sports and nation-building
“Invictus,”the new film starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon about the 1995 South African rugby team. “Invictus” isn’t a sports film. it’s a nation-building film. It is about how new political orders can emerge with brave national (internal) leadership, even in the darkest and most oppressive corners of the world.
Mandela free from prison and political persecution Assumed power. South Africa stood paralyzed by white fears and frustrated black aspirations.
South African society was divided along racial lines, especially sports. Black South Africans played soccer. White South Africans favoured rugby.
Sports and politics are not natural partners. Their aims, objectives, and reasons for existence are different (despite the proliferation of sports analogies in political commentary). Of course, sports do occupy an important role in modern society and are not immune to social and political forces.
However it is prudent for sports to operate outside of formal political interference.
FIFA, the world soccer organization, has strict rules against state interference in national teams.
The IAAF also shares this view. But governments use sports as a showcase for their cause. Political involvement in sports is stifled at international games.
Despite this, sports can transform the broader society for the better. Mandela’s skilful promotion of the rugby team as a vehicle for racial healing is a remarkable instance of the symbolic power of sports.
Sports can hold and move people together for the common good. Unfortunately, we have no Mandela in Grenada. However, if we are not careful, we could be inhibiting the growth process of our own Mandela because our leaders can’t dream of it.
Remember before you were elected “you used to be much more…”muchier”. You’ve lost your muchness.”
Can Grenadian officials be inspired by the progress and efforts of other nations?
Physical activities, fitness and sports can be considered cultural practices reflecting multiple meanings. “Sport Culture and Society” encompasses issues intersecting sport physical activity and cultural concerns.
The focus is interdisciplinary, ground-breaking work that draws on different disciplines and theoretical approaches, such as sociology, philosophy, cultural anthropology, history, cultural studies.
Dr Keirn describes a future of equality and democracy for all South Africans resurrecting from the hurt of the past its capacity to heal.
She cited that Sports has a meaningful and powerful role to play in the social transformation of South African society. Continuing she states that care must be taken to provide the necessary conditions for success.
Before informed decisions can be made one must visit an outer world of self. It will open doors to the mind. It would prevent appalling mistakes from being made. These mistakes could adversely affect the future growth of this nation.
Sport event management and marketing is big business and has grown enormously during the last two decades. This is true of small participatory events to the mega trademark events seen by millions. The sport industry has mirrored the explosive growth of media, entertainment and tourism.
Kirani James has arrived on the Grenadian landscape at a critical time in the national development of this growing nation. I am sure that if leaders would not be so myopic in their views, if leaders who are in positions to affect change would look outside the slave plantation mentality of their upbringing and if they do not try to escape this frame work of “let us see how it plays out”, the country would gracefully and assuredly move forward with great success.
The philosophy of “Let it take a natural path” is not relevant or within the realm of best practices today.
The outside world is looking, listening, and ready to act on the opinion you represent. Funding may rest on what you say, but most undeniably on how you think.
Sports programme to building the nation:
Look at the development of South Africa: rugby, soccer, and cricket.
Barbados: The “dream cup” of Tennis, Track and Field, Sir Garfield Sobers complex.
Bahamas and it efforts to boost the economy through tourism and sports: attracting NBA professional teams, NCAA activities.
Bermuda: World Golf competition
What about Jamaica who leads the Caribbean, using sports as a vehicle in this development? One should look at the dynamic of this venture. There is a need to read outside the Nelsons’ primer and The Royal Reader. The era when the “cow jumped over the moon”. Alice in wonderland “Where wither shall we wander”. Look at management and marketing enthusiasts.
Trial and error produce costly mistakes, so having a blueprint and reference materials are essential. The Romans saw sports as a force in nationalism; the oldest standing building is the coliseum reflecting this belief. Mt. Olympia is reflective of Grecian nation building.
The question is whether to ask yourself questions and provide your own answers for each question, but ask yourself Mr Leader, whether other answers might be more relevant to your own interests.
Also ask yourself where you can find more information to help you better understand the answers to the questions. You need to pay attention to the honourable Patrick Robinson of Jamaica who suggests that the Jamaican system deserves more support, and as good as it is, it would be better with additional support. It is not without internecine struggles.
The word education is derived from a Latin word meaning “to extract”, thus to fulfil its mission of serving as an educational tool for you, your level of accomplishment would be determined directly by your desire to extract information. Only you can open your door for you alone understand your fear about this brave new world.
We challenge each of you to not only dream big dreams but to aim high, because making mistakes at critical times is dangerous. You were elected to serve, to fix the wrongs in the system, but also through your efforts create a new chapter of hope. “Keep hopes alive”. The distance you reach will be determined by the effort you expend.
“We need more heroes!”
Portia Simpson, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Sports and nation-building
“Invictus,”the new film starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon about the 1995 South African rugby team. “Invictus” isn’t a sports film. it’s a nation-building film. It is about how new political orders can emerge with brave national (internal) leadership, even in the darkest and most oppressive corners of the world.
Mandela free from prison and political persecution Assumed power. South Africa stood paralyzed by white fears and frustrated black aspirations.
South African society was divided along racial lines, especially sports. Black South Africans played soccer. White South Africans favoured rugby.
Sports and politics are not natural partners. Their aims, objectives, and reasons for existence are different (despite the proliferation of sports analogies in political commentary). Of course, sports do occupy an important role in modern society and are not immune to social and political forces.
However it is prudent for sports to operate outside of formal political interference.
FIFA, the world soccer organization, has strict rules against state interference in national teams.
The IAAF also shares this view. But governments use sports as a showcase for their cause. Political involvement in sports is stifled at international games.
Despite this, sports can transform the broader society for the better. Mandela’s skilful promotion of the rugby team as a vehicle for racial healing is a remarkable instance of the symbolic power of sports.
Sports can hold and move people together for the common good. Unfortunately, we have no Mandela in Grenada. However, if we are not careful, we could be inhibiting the growth process of our own Mandela because our leaders can’t dream of it.
Remember before you were elected “you used to be much more…”muchier”. You’ve lost your muchness.”
