With the ever-persistent global refugee crisis, the need for new tools to address it becomes necessary day by day. This thesis explores the relation between sport and forced displacement through investigating two foundational events in the lives of the current candidates of the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. The first one is the forced displacement experience, while the second one is getting affiliated with the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program. Through the use of qualitative data and in-depth interviews for data collection, this thesis presents the processing role that sport played in the two events, in addition to the debate between the literature and the narratives of the IOC and the refugee athletes about the different aspects of the programs. A paradox emerged between the above-mentioned parties due to the divergence between the IOC's announced perspective of the program and the realistic experiences of the refugee athletes who are actually going through it.
The intention behind this thesis is to portray the different debates about the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program from the perspective of the literature, the IOC, and the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team candidates.
Anotace v angličtině
With the ever-persistent global refugee crisis, the need for new tools to address it becomes necessary day by day. This thesis explores the relation between sport and forced displacement through investigating two foundational events in the lives of the current candidates of the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. The first one is the forced displacement experience, while the second one is getting affiliated with the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program. Through the use of qualitative data and in-depth interviews for data collection, this thesis presents the processing role that sport played in the two events, in addition to the debate between the literature and the narratives of the IOC and the refugee athletes about the different aspects of the programs. A paradox emerged between the above-mentioned parties due to the divergence between the IOC's announced perspective of the program and the realistic experiences of the refugee athletes who are actually going through it.
The intention behind this thesis is to portray the different debates about the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program from the perspective of the literature, the IOC, and the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team candidates.
Klíčová slova
The Refugee Olympic Team, forced displacement, The International Olympic Committee, Sport for development and peace, professional/elite sport, nation-state.
Klíčová slova v angličtině
The Refugee Olympic Team, forced displacement, The International Olympic Committee, Sport for development and peace, professional/elite sport, nation-state.
Rozsah průvodní práce
74
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AN
Anotace
With the ever-persistent global refugee crisis, the need for new tools to address it becomes necessary day by day. This thesis explores the relation between sport and forced displacement through investigating two foundational events in the lives of the current candidates of the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. The first one is the forced displacement experience, while the second one is getting affiliated with the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program. Through the use of qualitative data and in-depth interviews for data collection, this thesis presents the processing role that sport played in the two events, in addition to the debate between the literature and the narratives of the IOC and the refugee athletes about the different aspects of the programs. A paradox emerged between the above-mentioned parties due to the divergence between the IOC's announced perspective of the program and the realistic experiences of the refugee athletes who are actually going through it.
The intention behind this thesis is to portray the different debates about the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program from the perspective of the literature, the IOC, and the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team candidates.
Anotace v angličtině
With the ever-persistent global refugee crisis, the need for new tools to address it becomes necessary day by day. This thesis explores the relation between sport and forced displacement through investigating two foundational events in the lives of the current candidates of the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. The first one is the forced displacement experience, while the second one is getting affiliated with the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program. Through the use of qualitative data and in-depth interviews for data collection, this thesis presents the processing role that sport played in the two events, in addition to the debate between the literature and the narratives of the IOC and the refugee athletes about the different aspects of the programs. A paradox emerged between the above-mentioned parties due to the divergence between the IOC's announced perspective of the program and the realistic experiences of the refugee athletes who are actually going through it.
The intention behind this thesis is to portray the different debates about the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Athlete Support Program from the perspective of the literature, the IOC, and the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team candidates.
Klíčová slova
The Refugee Olympic Team, forced displacement, The International Olympic Committee, Sport for development and peace, professional/elite sport, nation-state.
Klíčová slova v angličtině
The Refugee Olympic Team, forced displacement, The International Olympic Committee, Sport for development and peace, professional/elite sport, nation-state.
Zásady pro vypracování
This thesis is aimed at studying the relationship between professional sports and international development in the context of the Refugee Athletes Scholarship program and the Refugee Olympic Team. While the refugee crisis has been an ongoing issue in the world, sports offer a unique lens through which a different perspective on the issue might prevail.
In-depth interviews with the professional refugee athletes will be conducted and narrative analysis will be done when needed. An analysis of the different media outlets’ content on the team and program will be implemented as well to further understand the team’s perception from both an internal and external aspect.
Zásady pro vypracování
This thesis is aimed at studying the relationship between professional sports and international development in the context of the Refugee Athletes Scholarship program and the Refugee Olympic Team. While the refugee crisis has been an ongoing issue in the world, sports offer a unique lens through which a different perspective on the issue might prevail.
In-depth interviews with the professional refugee athletes will be conducted and narrative analysis will be done when needed. An analysis of the different media outlets’ content on the team and program will be implemented as well to further understand the team’s perception from both an internal and external aspect.
Seznam doporučené literatury
-Michelini, E. (2020). Coping with sport ambitions after forced migration: Strategies of refugee athletes. European Journal for Sport and Society, 17(4), 345-361. doi:10.1080/16138171.2020.1792114
-Middleton, T., Petersen, B., Schinke, R. J., Kao, S. F., & Giffin, C. (2020). Community sport and physical activity programs as sites of integration: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research conducted with forced migrants. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 51, 101769. doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101769
-Rofe, J. S. (2019). Sport and diplomacy: Games within games. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press.
-Shilbury, D., Sotiriadou, K. P., & Green, B. C. (2008). Sport Development. Systems, Policies and Pathways: An Introduction to the Special Issue. Sport Management Review, 11(3), 217-223. doi:10.1016/s1441-3523(08)70110-4
-Spaaij, R., Broerse, J., Oxford, S., Luguetti, C., Mclachlan, F., Mcdonald, B., . . . Pankowiak, A. (2019). Sport, Refugees, and Forced Migration: A Critical Review of the Literature. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 1. doi:10.3389/fspor.2019.00047
Seznam doporučené literatury
-Michelini, E. (2020). Coping with sport ambitions after forced migration: Strategies of refugee athletes. European Journal for Sport and Society, 17(4), 345-361. doi:10.1080/16138171.2020.1792114
-Middleton, T., Petersen, B., Schinke, R. J., Kao, S. F., & Giffin, C. (2020). Community sport and physical activity programs as sites of integration: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research conducted with forced migrants. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 51, 101769. doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101769
-Rofe, J. S. (2019). Sport and diplomacy: Games within games. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press.
-Shilbury, D., Sotiriadou, K. P., & Green, B. C. (2008). Sport Development. Systems, Policies and Pathways: An Introduction to the Special Issue. Sport Management Review, 11(3), 217-223. doi:10.1016/s1441-3523(08)70110-4
-Spaaij, R., Broerse, J., Oxford, S., Luguetti, C., Mclachlan, F., Mcdonald, B., . . . Pankowiak, A. (2019). Sport, Refugees, and Forced Migration: A Critical Review of the Literature. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 1. doi:10.3389/fspor.2019.00047
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Student presented the results of the diploma thesis Sport and Forced Displacement: Exploring the Journeys of the 2020 Refugee Olympic Team Candidates. Student introduced objectives and methodology (including its limits) of her Master Thesis. Student mentioned her research questions and background of the team of refugee athlets. In the second part of her Thesis defence, she presented the results of her research of both foundational events with awareness, acceptance, inclusion of athets and other aspects of the team. Committee was familiarized with both reviews from supervisor and reviewer. Discussion followed - student answered the questions mentioned in both reviews and the questions from the members of committee.