Until this volume was compiled, the results of the 1920 Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium, have been far from complete.

The volume opens with an analysis of Germany’s preparations for the Games and the attempts by the Nazi regime to allay the international concerns about Hitler’s racist ideals and expansionist ambitions.

... Olympics activity was in 1900 when they sent 35 athletes to the Paris Olympics. After missing the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, the Netherlands has never missed an- other Olympic Games, although in 1956 it competed only at the Equestrian ...

Contents: History of Summer Olympic Games: Archery, Athletics (Track), Athletics (Field), Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Cycling, Diving, Eqestrian, Fencing, Football (Soccer), Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Modern ...

This book was previously published as a special issue of Sport in Society.

This book explores the biggest sporting event in the world through the lens in which most people witness it: the media.

This book explores the biggest sporting event in the world through the lens in which most people witness it: the media.

This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Olympics.

... Netherlands Olympic Committee, nevertheless proposed Amsterdam as the location for the Games in 1924, although ... Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin sought to ensure that the right to host the VIII Olympiad went to Paris. Therefore, in ...

... Netherlands. Wils's first brush with “matters Olympic” occurred in 1923. His vis- its to some of the leading cities ... olympics: the olympics before world war ii.