In preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan has launched the Japan Sports Agency, a 121-person institution dedicated to improving athletic performance. Launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the agency is led by commissioner Daichi Suzuki, the winner of the 100-meter backstroke at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Suzuki is confident […]
After an arduous four months of research, a student team at UCLA Anderson has discovered the possibilities on how 3D Printing technology can impact the design, development, and manufacturing of sports equipment for people with disabilities. In order to play to the best of their ability, disabled athletes require equipment that has been “adapted” or […]
As Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh refused to sign the host contract for the Boston 2024 Olympic bid today, the U.S. Olympic Committee will have to scramble to either get Walsh on their side or pick another city. If this U.S. bid fails for 2024, there may still be a way for Americans to sit […]
As video games rise in popularity and thousands flock to watch championship matches of some of today’s most popular games, there is increasing debate over whether or not video games are considered sports. Because of their competitive nature, gaming has adopted “eSports” as a moniker. Although this tag doesn’t go to the extent of classifying […]
Amy Acuff has been a prominent figure in the track and field world over the last two decades. Her accolades during her college career include third in the World Juniors in 1994, winning the NCAA Division I National Championship in 1995, and winning the 1998 World University Games. Simultaneously, the digital revolution began, which eventually […]
