Throughout the book, Decker is sensitive to the sociological and political issues that surround sporting activity." "Beautifully illustrated and fascinating to read, this book was highly praised when it was published in Germany in 1987.

This publication is about the participation of Egypt in the modern Olympic Games from 1912 the date of the first Olympic Egyptian participation in fencing to Athens 2004.

Guide of the Egyptian Olympic team which participated at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Olympic Games are unique occasion where the best men and best women from all nations, all ethnic groups, and all shapes gather in one place to compete for top human achievements .This book tells the history of the games since its start in ...

Through the application of sociological theory to the historical study of Egypt under the British occupation (1882-1952), this dissertation argues that sport plays a significant role as a transformative element in society and politics, ...

Provides an account of the terrorist attacks against Israeli athletes during the 1972 Olympic games, profiling some of the individuals involved and exploring the political and historical reasons for the acts.

This book takes a fun, age-appropriate look at the Ancient Greek Olympics. Topics covered include where and when the games were held, who competed, and the various different events that took place.

This book fills that gap in ancient sport scholarship. When did the ancient Olympics begin? How is sport depicted in the work of the fifth-century historian Herodotus?

This title discusses topics such as the ancient Olympic events, what the stadium looked like and ancient Olympic ceremonies.