Z. Rokita Sport in the Shadows of Empires Book

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According to legend, when the Olympic Games began in ancient Greece, the wars ended. Restoring the tradition of the Olympics today, Pierre de Coubertin said, "Oh sport, you are peace!" But times change, and sometimes not for the better. Politics and states are rudely interfering in the world of sports, trying to use competitions and athletes themselves in their own interests. Extremely interesting stories about the complex relationship between government and sports, the lives of prominent athletes, competitions that took place against the background of events that are now history…

Language of publication: ukrainian.

Original language: english.

Year of publication: 2019.