Word: athleticism
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For most Calcuttans, the past is good enough. Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, the oldest Asian sporting club in existence, was founded in 1889 by a group of upstanding middle-class Bengalis keen to prove their mettle against the British. They named it after one of the many Victorian villas in...
The result is a product that could completely transform the way we run. "Nike Plus is not just another product aimed at improving the cushioning of the footwear," says Matt Powell, an analyst at SportScanInfo, an athletic-footwear research firm. "It gets at improving the experience for the runner, at...
We learn about the families of the players and coaches we cover in a genuine manner that beats any glitz and glamour associated with the so-called bigger athletic programs in this country.
Due to its advantages in resources, the U.S. National Team program focused more on developing girls who were physically superior to their global counterparts, choosing speed and strength over soccer skill (dribbling, possession) and finesse. For years it worked brilliantly, as the U.S. women took home the 1999 World Cup...
Unfortunately, that game is over. A major shift in attitude and gender roles across the world has led to countries paying proper respect to the women’s game and allowing their female athletes to flourish in suitable athletic environments.