Vol. 23 No. 247 (2018)

Many modern sports were created in Britain in the 19th century. Participation was originally reserved for upper class men. An exclusive code ensured their elitist characteristics: the ambiguous rules of fair play and amateurism.
Colonialism through, the English expanded their culture across the planet, along with football, rugby, rowing, tennis and other sports. The local inhabitants transformed sports to their idiosyncrasies; economic interests transformed many sports forever.
Ayrton Senna, well-known Formula 1 driver who died in the middle of a race in Italy, expressed that The second is the first of the losers. Those who promote extreme ideas affirm this idea. But there are also those who recognize the effort and merit of reaching the top, even when the jackpot cannot be won. And that is something that we should also applaud and celebrate.

Tulio Guterman, Director - December 2018