Of course, it’s always in the back of everyone’s mind, you know, the Olympic Games, that’s huge, you know?! I do it just because I love it and I want to be one of the best. Artistic gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin was always destined for greatness. Her father, Valeri, was an Olympic champion in the…
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When Ralph Lauren the Polo Designer Joined Team USA at the Olympics | Fashion Behind
Great designers like Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Christian Louboutin have had the opportunity to show their designs in the Parade of Nations of the Olympic Games. Now, meet the rebel behind the brand. On today’s Fashion Icon: Ralph Lauren. Since 2008, Ralph Lauren has been named the official outfitter of Team USA. And that’s something…
China Dreams Football: The Rise of Private Sports Schools | Coming of Age
(CHINA DREAMS FOOTBALL: THE RISE OF PRIVATE SPORTS SCHOOLS. AS CHINA GROWS MORE PROSPEROUS, MANY MIDDLE-CLASS PARENTS ARE UNWILLING TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO STATE-RUN SPORTS SCHOOLS. INCREASINGLY THE PRIVATE SECTOR IS STEPPING IN AS A DOMINANT FORCE IN THE SPORTS SCHOOL MARKET. AFTER THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES, INVESTMENT POURED INTO THE CHINESE SPORTS…