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The Origins and Traditions of the Olympic Games
A brief overview of the origins and traditions of the Olympic Games, from its roots in ancient Greek mythology to its revival in the modern era. Explore the significance of key elements such as the Olympic flag representing the five...
The Economist
What you need to know about the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics officially starts today in Pyeongchang, South Korea. This Games is the most important ever–here’s why.
Archaia Historia
How did Ancient Greeks tell the date? - The Athenian Calendar
“What is the date?” Is often a question asked in our day to day life. But how would a person in Ancient Greece answer this question?
Ancient Lights Media
Greece
This clip looks at the physical features, climate, history and culture of Greece.
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - how they started
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the athletes
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
Wonderscape
Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Modern Society
This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...
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4 N.B. speed skaters to compete at Team Canada qualifying event
New ReviewOf the 20 women competing for a Team Canada spot in short-track speed skating, four are from New Brunswick. Team Canada assistant coach Jeffrey Scholten says with Olympic selections happening only every four years, “it's a one-off event...
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Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal
World Anti-Doping Agency says Moscow tampered with lab data by planting fake evidence, deleting files linked to tests.
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Should sporting events go ahead during the pandemic?
Renewed questions on whether postponed Tokyo Olympics will be held
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Is there a future for Olympic Games in Canada?
After a hard-fought campaign, Calgarians essentially scuttled plans for a 2026 Olympic bid by voting 'No' in a plebiscite. That vote leaves questions not just for Calgary though, but for the entire country.
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Patrick Chan falls short of individual medal in final Olympics
Canadian figure skating star Patrick Chan fell short of the podium and one last individual medal in his final Olympics skate, finishing ninth overall. It's a disappointing end to Chan's otherwise largely successful career
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Olympic heros
Howard Bloom on how marketable Canadian Olympians will be after the games
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What's in a name?
Howard Bloom on U.S. patent office not registering Golden Knights as the name for the new Las Vegas NHL team
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Were the Rio Olympics a success?
Despite many setbacks, from green water to a ticket scalping controversy, IOC President Thomas Bach calls the Games 'iconic'
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Watching Olympic soccer from a Rio favela
CBC's Adrienne Arsenault reports from a neighbourhood in Rio where families have gathered to watch Saturday's gold medal match between Brazil and Germany
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Penny Oleksiak to carry Canada's flag at Rio closing ceremony
"I'm super honoured to carry the flag for Canada," says 16-year-old swimmer
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Is it worth it to host the Olympic Games?
Sports economist Andrew Zimbalist says Rio lost more than it gained by hosting the Olympic Games
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Muhammad Ali: The making of a legend
'I would argue there will never be anybody else like Muhammad Ali. He was that great and affected so many people around the world,' says CBC's Scott Russell
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Will “Eddie the Eagle” fly at the box office?
Ridiculed at the time by fellow competitors and the public alike, in the late 1980s Briton Michael Edwards became a household name when, against the odds, he became Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper. With little technique and no British...
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Will Russia's track and field athletes be allowed at the Olympics?
Russia's track and field athletes have been barred from the Olympics because of allegations of state-sponsored doping, but training continues.
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Is Rio Ready? Gold Medalists Weigh In
Brazil is awash in controversy, one month before the start of the Rio Olympics. Gold medalists Hayley Wickenheiser and Mark Tewksbury weigh in on the stress this puts on athletes.
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Russian doping scandal
CBC's Susan Ormiston snags rare interview with Valentin Balakhnichev, the disgraced former head of Russia's athletic federation
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Uttarakhand Forward Sports Dialogues: Celebrating Uttarakhand’s Rise as a Sporting Hub
As Uttarakhand gears up to host the 38th National Games, starting Jan 28, TOI’s Uttarakhand Forward Sports Dialogues shined the spotlight on the state’s sporting potential, infrastructure, and vision for nurturing talent on a global...