Historical aspects of sports culture interaction in the 20th Сentury: elite sport and Оlympic movement

The monograph "Historical aspects of sports culture interaction in the 20th Century: elite sport and Olympic movement" offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of sports culture in the context of the development of elite sports and the Olympic movement throughout the 20th century. The author traces the formation of sports federations, the institutionalization of international competitions, and the role of the Olympic Games as a global platform for demonstrating political ambitions, cultural values, and national identity. Special attention is paid to the relationship between sports and foreign policy in the era of the two world wars, the Cold War and the subsequent democratic transformation. The study reveals how the ideological confrontations between East and West were reflected in the Olympic struggle for medals and symbolic prestige. The authors analyze the professionalization of sports, the commercialization of international tournaments and the influence of media on the formation of mass sports culture. The book examines key figures – leaders of the Olympic movement, prominent athletes and statesmen, as well as organizers of major tournaments. A special section is devoted to the problems of doping, gender equality and social integration through sport. Illustrative material and archival documents enrich the narrative, creating a holistic picture of the development of sports practices and ideals. The monograph is intended for historians, sociologists of sports, students of specialized faculties and anyone who is interested in the influence of sports culture on world politics and social processes of the 20th century.

ISBN 978-1-963992-44-1

DOI 10.25726/x5292-9961-7276-x