Olympic Games in Rio

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Posted on August 11, 2016

Olympic Games in Rio

The first Olympic Games set in South America kick off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 5. The Games are expected to draw more than 10,000 athletes from 205 countries. But the organizers have already faced criticism for the poor quality of water on competition sites and for failing to take measures to improve the quality of life of the poorest residents of the host city. Several Concordia experts are available to provide perspective on various subjects connected to the Olympic Games.

Athletes’ psychological fitness

Theresa Bianco, assistant professor, Department of Psychology
514-848-2424 ext. 2217
Theresa.bianco@concordia.ca

Performance physiology

Andreas Bergdahl, associate professor, Department of Exercise Science
514-848-2424 ext. 3372
Andreas.Bergdahl@concordia.ca

Injury prevention and rehabilitation

Richard De Mont, associate professor, Department of Exercise Science
Richard.demont@concordia.ca

Sports marketing

Bruno Delorme, lecturer, Department of Marketing, John Molson School of Business
cell: 514-362-8033
Bruno.delorme@videotron

Brazil’s political and social climate

Jean-François Mayer, associate professor, Department of Political Science
514-848-2424 ext. 4073
Jean.mayer@concordia.ca

Women in sports, media coverage

Linda Kay, professor, Department of Journalism
514-848-2424 ext. 2469
Linda.kay@concordia.ca

Poor water quality

Ketra Schmitt, assistant professor, Centre for Engineering in Society
514-848-2424 ext. 5471
Ketra.schmitt@concordia.ca

Pollution, human rights

Peter Stoett, professor, Department of Political Science; director, Loyola Sustainability Research Centre
514-848-2424 ext. 2116
Peter.stoett@concordia.ca