Special World Cup Newsletter from Play the Game

The latest newsletter from Play the Game focusses on the FIFA World Cup and makes a fascinating read. Articles worth a look include.

With all the hype surrounding international football and the spectacle of the World Cup tournament, the concern amongst South Africans is what legacy will it leave in its wake.
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North Korea – From the axis of evil to the World Cup Group of Death. What impact will the presence of both North and South Korea have?
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As the World Cup approaches there are more critical voices asking who actually benefits from the 2010 World Cup.
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Jacob Zuma recently said, “Sport can unite the African continent and help establish peace”. How true is this?
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All this and more is covered in the World Cup dedicated section of the Play the Game website.

The newsletter also carries an update of upcoming events that are worth noting.

The Role of Hosting the Olympic Games in Attracting Public and Private Investment 9 June 2010, Provada Property Fair, Amsterdam. This event will examine topics such as why and how does an Olympic Games help to attract public and private investment into city development.
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SASA Conference: Sport, Leisure and Development in the 21st Century 13-16 June 2010, East London International Conference Centre, East London, South Africa. The conference will debate in what ways sport and leisure can be a catalyst for development.
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