Soccer is already Canada’s most-played sport, but its fans have historically lagged behind its players. A recent record-breaking World Cup run may help close that gap.
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While all Olympic athletes are expected to play and perform under pressure, Canada’s historical successes at the Winter Games have created heightened expectations.
In order to help keep girls in sport, and close the participation gender gap in Canada, everyone needs to participate — government, corporate Canada and local clubs.
This incident potentially impacts the nation’s international reputation and trust in Canadian athletes and raises questions about Canada’s commitment to ethical standards in sports.
It’s fair to say the Canadian men’s national soccer team’s victory on Sunday meant something, eh?
Rather than tolerating divisiveness and intolerance, we can and we should embrace this important moment to create a more participatory form of democracy.
Canadian women’s success at the Tokyo Games bodes well not only for our future generations of athletes, but for our nation as a whole.
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Associate Professor, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
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Associate Dean Academic, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, University of Guelph
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Assistant Professor of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Professor, Kinesiology & Physical Education; Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, Sport Management, Brock University
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Professor & Director, School of Kinesiology, Western University