The power of sport: Western Olympians and Paralympian share their stories
July 26, 2024
Lessons from Western faculty members, including ICOS director and Olympian, Angela Schneider, and kinesiology professor and Paralympian, David Howe, who competed in sports at the highest levels
Using drones a major security issue in Paris, Western University Olympic expert says
July 26, 2024
As the head of the only academic program in North America devoted to studying the social and cultural issues related to the Olympic Games, Angela Schneider said the drone scandal buzzing around Canada's women's soccer team has the potential to "derail" their efforts in Paris.
L.A. Olympic organizers about to face their toughest task: Delivering on promises
July 08, 2024
Director Angela Schneider speaks to the LA Times regarding the pressures of delivering on Olympic promises.
When the Olympics leave town, which venues survive?
April 17, 2024
Director Angela Schneider shares comments on the legacy of Olympic buildings in article published in the Globe and Mail.
Uniform or Costume: An ongoing problem in women's sport
April 16, 2024
ICOS director Angela Schneider speaks to CBC News about U.S. women's Olympic track kit.
Adding money on top of Olympic gold
April 13, 2024
Angela Schneider speaks to Global National about cash prizes for Olympic athletes.
Registration Now Closed
February 08, 2024
The organizing committee is excited to have received abstracts for presentations from all five continents. We look forward to meeting in the summer at Besançon to further the discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Olympic/Paralympic Games and the Olympic/Paralympic Movement.
Angela Schneider's commentary on CAS Valieva decision
January 30, 2024
ICOS director, Angela Schneider comments on the CAS Kamila Valieva decision in CTV news story, "Skate Canada 'extremely disappointed' with Olympic medal decision, considers appeal".
Paris scrambles to clean up the Seine ahead of Summer Olympics
January 28, 2024
Watch ICOS director, Angela Schneider, interviewed on CBC News: The National - Paris scrambles to clean up the Seine ahead of Summer Olympics
