Lost in the Vault?: Demonstration Sports at the Winter Olympics and How Digital Media Can Bring Them ‘Back to the Future’

Vegas, Xavier Ramon; Xu, Qingru; Billings, Andrew C.

doi:10.1080/09523367.2020.1854229

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“…We measure body impedance in sections. 4 The calculation of the body composition results is done by the module that comes with the instrument. Tested body composition indicators are body fat percentage (%), body fat mass (kg), muscle mass (kg), lean body mass (kg), body water content (L), and body flexibility.…”

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Flexibility Training Improves Elegance in Ice Ballet

Zhou

2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction Ice ballet is performed through various movements with high artistic attributes such as skating, foot movement, rotation, and jumping on ice. The development of ice ballet flexibility can make the movements more graceful and coordinated and improve muscle strength. The athlete’s flexibility can prevent accidents and reduce injuries. Objective This study aimed to analyze the effect of body flexibility on improving movement skills in ice ballet. Methods This paper selects ten ice ballet athletes as the object of research. The physiological and biochemical indicators of the athletes are examined by employing literature, experience, and data statistics. An investigation of the effect of physical flexibility on the performance of ice sports is carried out. Results The athletes exhibited high flexibility, and their muscles, tendons, and ligaments evidenced improved elasticity and extensibility. There is a correlation between body fat and flexibility in the athletes. The athletes exhibited no metric difference in body composition after the competition. Conclusion Flexibility training is significant in improving the movement abilities of athletes. Focusing on flexibility training in athletes’ daily training allows them to improve the flexibility and extensibility of their muscles, tendons, and ligaments. There is a correlation between body fat and flexibility in athletes. The athletes had approximately the same body composition metrics after the competition. Focusing on flexibility training during athletes’ daily training allows for improved flexibility in sports movements. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

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Flexibility Training Improves Elegance in Ice Ballet

Zhou

2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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“…Researchers have argued that the use of social media during the Olympic Games has redefined the public domain or once again highlighted the value of sharing information online, with a lasting impact on society (AkhtPar, 2016;Girginova, 2016). In addition to promoting the Summer Olympics, digital technology and social media have been instrumental in establishing the Winter Olympics as a global mega sporting event too (Ramon et al, 2020).…”

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“Our City Will Be the First to Hold Both Summer and Winter Olympics”: A comparative analysis of how media coverage and public opinion were framed on social media in the lead up to the Beijing 2022 winter Olympic games

Yang

Ruan²,

Zhang³

2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionBeijing is the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Mega sporting events such as the Olympic Games, which attract mass audiences, benefit greatly from social media. This article examines how the news coverage and public opinion about the Beijing 2022 were articulated on social media in the lead up to the Beijing 2022.MethodWe employed computational content analysis to examine 9,439 individual posts and 450 official media posts that appeared before the Beijing 2022 Olympics. We also used ROSTCM6 to investigate the sentiment of official media and public opinion toward Beijing 2022.ResultsThe results of this study reveal that members of public are more inclined to highlight certain aspects of Beijing 2022 based on their individual perspectives. Official media, whose work generally aligns with the government’s interests. Through a sentiment analysis of these posts, we found strongly positive attitudes concerning Beijing 2022 among the Chinese public and the media.DiscussionOur results provide ample evidence of an overall relative convergence of positions between public opinion and news coverage about the Beijing 2022, despite their divergences. This study indicates that social media presents itself as a space for broader public statements, and empowers ordinary people to discuss China’s social issues of concern. Meanwhile, official media represents the government’s position, strategically framing Beijing 2022 as a landmark event in the new era of China.

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Lost in the Vault?: Demonstration Sports at the Winter Olympics and How Digital Media Can Bring Them ‘Back to the Future’

Cited by 2 publications

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Flexibility Training Improves Elegance in Ice Ballet

Flexibility Training Improves Elegance in Ice Ballet

“Our City Will Be the First to Hold Both Summer and Winter Olympics”: A comparative analysis of how media coverage and public opinion were framed on social media in the lead up to the Beijing 2022 winter Olympic games

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