The Olympics: A Tale of Two Worlds
Olympic Rings in London / flickr user duncan c / CC-BY-NC-3.0
Do the Olympic Games provide a unique opportunity for us to come together on a level playing field, or are they just one more circumstance in which the differences between the developed and developing worlds are shown in stark relief?
In theory, the Olympics are a rare opportunity for athletes from every culture and every country to compete on a level playing field. But the equipment and support that is needed to develop Olympic-caliber athletes is only available to people from the world’s wealthiest countries. Do the Olympics highlight “free and fair” competition, or is it just one more scene in which the developing world’s disadvantages are starkly visible?
Future Challenges authors from around the world share their opinions on the fairness of the games. Take your pick from the Local Views on the right!
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