Category: Organization
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Coronavirus and Youth Sports: What the Future Holds
Join the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative for a webinar exploring what could lie ahead for youth sports as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. This is the first of multiple webinars we will host to help guide stakeholders through the crisis. Speakers are comprised of experts on youth sports. We welcome your questions during the session.…
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The $2.7 Billion Cost Of Postponing The Tokyo Olympics | Forbes
The postponement of the Olympics is expected to add $2.7 billion to the cost of the Games for the host country, Japan. The cost estimate from December, when Tokyo Olympic organizers increased the figure to $12.6 billion. When Tokyo was awarded the Olympics in 2013, the bid committee projected total costs would be $7.3 billion.…
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Athletes Village for Olympics could house virus patients
The under-construction Athletes Village for the Tokyo Olympics could be used as a temporary hospital for coronavirus patients. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has been talking about the possibility of occupying the massive development on Tokyo Bay, which is to house up to 11,000 Olympic and 4,400 Paralympic athletes and staff during the games. The complex, which will eventually include…
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Will it be safe to hold the Olympics in 2021?
It’s hard to imagine what our society will look like more than a year in the future, when right now each day seems to bring new, unpredictable challenges. Eventually, the COVID-19 pandemic will loosen its grip—but will it do so in time for the newly scheduled massive international event? “Nobody really knows the answer to…
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Penny Heyns talks to Cottage Lane students in partnership with the World Anti-Doping Agency
Through a collaboration with Cottage Lane and WADA, South African Gold medal swimmer Penny Heyns answers students’ questions. Watch this video on YouTube
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Macon swim teacher retiring after 49 years
Julie Bragg says she had to cancel what would have been her 50th and final year teaching because of COVID-19. Watch this video on YouTube
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How to Endure the Pandemic as a Swim Coach
The COVID-19 pandemic brings uncertainty for swim coaches around the world. How can we adapt and stay financially afloat until pools reopen? MySwimPro Co-Founder and CEO Fares Ksebati shares his tips. Watch this video on YouTube
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