Sport culture refers to the values, attitudes and behaviours associated with the practice of sport. These values include competition, performance, perseverance, discipline and camaraderie. Sports can also be used as a means of expressing cultural and national identities, particularly in the context of international sporting events such as the Olympic Games.

Major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, the Football World Cup or the Super Bowl, have a major impact on global culture. These events attract billions of viewers and generate billions of dollars in revenue, creating economic opportunities for host cities and countries. They are also an opportunity for athletes from different countries to meet and compete in a spirit of competition and fair play.

SPORTS ALSO PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN POPULAR CULTURE, PARTICULARLY IN FILMS, MUSIC AND THE MEDIA.

• In the head of a runner is a French podcast created in 2018 by Guillaume Centracchio, a journalist specializing in running. An exciting podcast for runners and running enthusiasts, it offers advice and thoughts on the psychological aspects of running. The podcast is available on all listening platforms and is recommended for all those seeking to improve and mental well-being.

• ‍Focus on the interview with Emmanuel Vidal Founder of I-Run this is the life story of the recently deceased Emmanuel Vidal, founder of the French online running store “I-Run”. This interview with Emmanuel Vidal offers an interesting insight into the history of I-Run, as well as current trends and challenges in the running world. Emmanuel Vidal’s advice and insights can be useful for beginners and experienced runners alike, as well as for those interested in sports entrepreneurship.

• ‍The new bible of physical preparation is a book written by Didier Reiss and Pascal Prévost, which has become THE absolute reference in the field of physical preparation. The book, published in 2013 and updated in 2020, is aimed at all sports and fitness enthusiasts looking to improve their physical condition. The explanations on recovery have been updated in line with the latest scientific discoveries, and a totally new chapter on movement intelligence has been added.

• The Sports Gene is a 2013 book by David Epstein that explores the question of whether top athletes are simply individuals with exceptional genes, or whether their success is due to environmental factors such as training and nutrition. Included is an analysis of Kenya’s Kalendjins athletes, known for their exceptional long-distance running skills. This book offers a fascinating insight into the factors that influence athletic performance, and provokes reflection on the complexity of the relationship between genetics and environment in athletic success.

SPORT IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF WORLD CULTURE, WITH A SPORTING CULTURE RICH IN VALUES AND TRADITIONS.