Category: Sports

September 19, 2024

From Competition to Compassion: A Swimmer’s Journey of Giving Back

Gathered by the shimmering blue poolside of Lawrence Family JCC, a group of high school students clad in neon pink speedos stands out against the backdrop of giant posters displaying water polos, pink ribbons, and slogans. Leading a group of boys in bright pink swim trunks, we raise funds for cancer awareness advocated by Susan G. Komen. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and determination as we swim lap after lap, the water seemingly echoing our shared goal - raising...
January 15, 2024

Analyzing the Economic Impact of Super Bowls

Analyzing the Economic Impact of Super Bowls:  A qualitative framework for holding mega sports events in Asia Max Feng Abstract. The Super Bowl, one of the biggest sporting events in the United States, has significant economic benefits for the country. These benefits primarily stem from various economic activities associated with the event, such as advertising, tourism, and business investments. Additionally, as Asia emerges as a focal point for major sporting events, understanding and applying the success model of the Super...
September 27, 2023

Comparison of Swimming Training Systems Between the United States and China Introduction

Swimming in China is represented by a relatively rich and long history. The Nationalist Government in 1936 sent a delegation to the Berlin Olympic Games that included two swimmers. Later on, Chinese swimmers broke the men’s breaststroke world record five times during the 1950s. In addition, Chinese swimming attained a breakthrough following the winning of four golden medals in the Five Golden Flowers (Zheng, 2017). On the other side, the US Bureau of the Census demonstrates that swimming features as...
May 19, 2023

The Shaping of Athletic Performances

The Shaping of Athletic Performances: Cultural Differences and Historical Context in American and Japanese Sports Pre and Post World War II Max Feng   In various world-level sports competitions, such as Olympic Games or World Championships, we often witness American athletes dominating and securing the most gold medals, which leads to our interest in how do they achieve it. Such  remarkable prowess can be seen in Japanese athletes’ sports performances as well, who showcase their distinctive resilience and persevering spirit...