Contested states and the politics of sport: the case of Kosovo – division, development, and recognition

Giulianotti, Richard; Collison, Holly; Darnell, Simon C.; Howe, P. David

doi:10.1080/19406940.2016.1217251

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“…While the involvement of local actors appears to be growing, there is also recognition of the importance of context, with cultural sensitivities and indigenous understanding a significant factor [50,70]. Rather than a passive role, "international SDP agencies have pursued more 'liberal-constructivist' and critical strategies in Kosovo, by promoting inclusive, empowering, and transformative relations with local communities" [57] (p.27). It is noted that the post-colonial overhang may leave at best a sense of duty and at worst a sense of superiority [58], but there is a failure to acknowledge the neo-colonial legacy of culture when it comes to the sports.…”

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“…Twenty publications made explicit mention of the importance of a local actor engagement, from the traditional gatekeeper role [57] to the training of locals as coaches [53,58], to a completely local/grassroots focus [49,59]. A further four implied engagement with local actors, noting cooperation of local community groups [47], or with semi-organic interaction with local community encouraged [60].…”

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Building Peace through Sports Projects: A Scoping Review

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The term peacebuilding has gained traction in academic works since introduction in the 1960s. In recent decades, sport for development and peace (SDP) has also captured the interest of the academic community, with a growing field of work. This scoping review identifies and considers the academic literature on SDP projects deployed as peacebuilding tools in post-conflict communities, to gain a greater understanding of those projects and draw inferences from them collectively. Using strict inclusion criteria, results of database searches were narrowed down to 30 publications, which the review explored through comparing the publications and their findings, to reveal the range of disciplines this research is emerging from, the countries projects are operating in, the demographics targeted, and other key data. The resulting conclusion is that there is scope for more targeted studies to clarify specific demographics to include, whether there is an ideal age to engage with youth, or an optimal timeframe for involvement. Many of the publications reference the importance of being part of broader initiatives, but the best context in which to utilise sport, and how much of an impact is being made on the wider communities, is yet to be determined.

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Building Peace through Sports Projects: A Scoping Review

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“…The various practices involved in playing or watching sports can sometimes facilitate the inclusion of minority groups and lead to a deeper sense of solidarity across ethnic, racial, or national divides. But they can be equally conducive of entrenching hostilities between groups and even result in communal violence (Bloom & Willard, ; Edensor & Augustin, ; Giulianotti, Collison, Darnell, & Howe, ; Shihade, , Shihade, ; Sterchele, ; Wise, ). As this work emphasizes, and both Nelson's and Smith's case studies show, sporting practices simultaneously involve inclusion and exclusion.…”

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Sports and the city

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2018

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This article reviews how sport has been engaged in urban geography and related fields. Across the social sciences, there has been an explosion of research on “sporting mega‐events,” such as the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. While much of this scholarship has examined the effects of these events for cities and city residents, I emphasize a longer and deeper history of research on sports and the city. I trace three lines of inquiry to illuminate the broader state of the field: (1) sport, (post)colonialism, and modernity; (2) sports, identity, and belonging in the city; and (3) sport, neoliberalism, and urban transformation. Not limited to the work of geographers, this review considers important overlaps between sports geography, urban geography, and a number of other disciplines. I suggest that sports studies has just as much to offer urban geography as the other way around, and in closing, I point to some key directions that might deepen urban geographers' contribution to the interdisciplinary research on sport, as well as critical approaches to urbanism.

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“…Earlier research also found that Nordic states were committed to promoting social democratic causes through SDP. For example, the Finnish embassy in Kosovo reported that its support for programmes and initiatives was centred on democracy, transparency, rule of law, gender equality, and human rights (Giulianotti et al 2016). Overall, the Nordic nations have long had a very extensive role in shaping the SDP sector.…”

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Sport and civil society in the Nordic region

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This paper examines the key elements within the relationships of sport and civil society in the Nordic region. The analysis combines a focus on broad themes and developments in Nordic sport and civil society, such as the role of the welfare state and the impacts of neoliberalism, with consideration of specific national experiences, notably the case of Finland. The discussion has four main parts. First, we set out the principal features of the 'Nordic model' of society, and how it shapes sport and civil society relations. Second, we advance a Finnish case-study of Nordic sport and civil society, examining the historical connections of three sectors-civil, public and privateto the national sport culture. Third, we briefly consider how, in recent decades, the Nordic model has encountered and sought to respond to neoliberalism and globalization processes. Finally, we explore how Nordic societies have sought to influence globalization processes and 'global civil society' through sport, specifically through taking lead roles within the transnational 'sport for development and peace' sector.

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Contested states and the politics of sport: the case of Kosovo – division, development, and recognition

Cited by 21 publications

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Building Peace through Sports Projects: A Scoping Review

Building Peace through Sports Projects: A Scoping Review

Sports and the city

Sport and civil society in the Nordic region

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