The Other Olympics
Olympics with character: 13 international multi-sport events.
More than a medal drives these athletes. Ottille honours her donor at the World Transplant Games, Zeljko researches his art at the Gay Games. Armenians gather from around the world celebrating their independence and thousands are in New York commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9/11 at the World Police and Fire Games.
Olympism should be more than a medal, more than sport. Baron de Coubertin founder of the Olympics dreamed of bringing the youth of the world together.
Some athletes at the 2011 Other O...
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The Other Olympic Episodes: Island Games
When you live on an Island 2,000 km from the nearest landmass, there isn't a lot of competition to be had. The Island Games brings amateur athletes with a sense of community from around the world in a celebration of sport. So what does a games like this mean to its participants?
To find out I meet athletes from far flung posts of the British Isles and others hoping to qualify for London 2012. I follow Twitter rumours to car parks around the Isle of Wight. searching for lifts and sport.
The Other Olympics is also available as a compilation journey to 13 internati...
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The Other Olympic Episodes: The Games of the Small States of Europe
A 'Little Olympics' for countries micro nations should be a level playing field, but is it? To find out, I interview a Princess, become distracted by the Icelandic Women's Squash team and get lost in a completely different country.
The Other Olympics is also available as a compilation journey to 13 international multi-sport events.
More than a medal drives these athletes. Ottille honours her donor at the World Transplant Games, Zeljko researches his art at the Gay Games. Armenians gather from around the world celebrating their independence and thousands are at...
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