Scenarios about 'sports diplomacy'
Sports diplomacy refers to the use of athletic competitions and sporting events as instruments of foreign policy and international relations. This practice gained prominence during the Cold War with events like the US-China "Ping Pong Diplomacy" of 1971, but has historical precedents dating back to ancient Olympic truces. In alternate history scenarios, sports diplomacy often serves as a pivotal mechanism for initial contact between otherwise hostile nations or as a catalyst for divergent geopolitical developments.
What If The African Games Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Pan-African sporting competition was never established, radically altering the development of African athletics, continental unity, and international sports politics.
What If The Asian Games Were Never Established?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Asian Games, one of the world's largest multi-sport events, was never created, dramatically altering the landscape of international sports, regional diplomacy, and Asian cultural identity.
What If The Commonwealth Games Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the British Empire Games never evolved into the Commonwealth Games, significantly altering the landscape of international sports, post-colonial relations, and the development of athletic infrastructure across former British territories.
What If The Pan American Games Never Existed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Pan American Games were never established, altering the landscape of international sports competition, athletic development in the Americas, and regional diplomatic relations.