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A widespread system of sporting competitions existed in the Mediterranean world of Greco-Roman antiquity. Egypt played an interesting role in these competitions – and ancient Grecian sport had deep roots there. A variety of Egyptian sources, including papyri, stone inscriptions, and pictorial representations, document these sporting practices. This paper is based on a lecture delivered in 2017 for the opening ceremony of the 18th International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport Congress at the Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Egypt. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information about several papers discussed at a conference held on June 2012 in Northern Ireland focusing on sports, race, and ethnicity is presented. Topics include the under-representativeness of ethnic minorities in leader roles in European football, representation of ethnicity and cultural identity, and football rivalries. The conference featured several individuals including Jim O'Brien, Steven Bradbury, and Seweryn Dmowski.

The article offers information on the World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport IX to be held at the University of Worcester, England on July 25-28, 2012.

Postural control during quiet standing under the influence of strenuous physical effort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information about the topics discussed at the first international meeting for tourism management is presented. Topics include global drivers of tourism growth, information management in tourism, and the impact of sports events on local economies. The event has provided opportunities for Brazilian and other South American academic researchers to collaborate with their counterparts from other institutions.

Discusses the first joint conference of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) held in Sheffield in September 2003. Focus of the conference programme on the theme "Science and Medicine Serving Sport and Exercise"; Achievement of academic and professional objectives by the conference; Supplementation of wide selection of workshops on sports, scientific and medical themes by oral and poster presentations.

Presents the pre-Olympic conference on sports tourism in Rhodes, Greece in June 2004.

Presents a calendar of events on different symposium related to sports. World Conference on Women and Sport; Annual Conference of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences; World Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming.

Lists several upcoming events in the field of sports science.

Lists several upcoming events that are taking place in the field of sports medicine.

Editorial. Comments on the topics discussed during the 1999 International Conference on Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics. Conference sponsors; Occupational ergonomics; Kinanthropometry.

Presents information regarding forthcoming vents on sports in several countries of the world as of February 2000. Venue of events; Contact information; Duration of events.

Lists several upcoming events in the field of sport science.

Presents information related to upcoming events dealing with sports published in April 99 issue of 'Journal of Sports Sciences.' Schedule for Pan Am Scientific Congress; Location of 7th International Congress on Physical Education & Sport; Details of 5th Annual Congress of European College of Sport Science.

The article offers information on the different conferences and workshops including the International Sports Management Conference on May 6-8, 2009 in Lausanne, Switzerland, "Situated Learning, Reflective Practice and Knowledge Construction in Physical Education" seminar on May 27-29 in France and National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference on October 7-10 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The article offers information on several conferences and workshops in the U.S. which include the "Joperd Reviewers' Workshop" in Tampa, Florida on April 1, 2009, the "2009 International Sports Management Conference" in Lausanne, Switzerland on May 6-8, 2009, and the "2009 National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference," in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on October 7-10, 2009.

Announces the forthcoming events in the "Journal of Sports and Sciences," for the year 2004. "Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society," in April at Swansea, United Kingdom; "XVth Congress of the International Society of Innovation," in June at Boston, MA, United States of America; "7th Australasian Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Sport," in September at Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Presents information on sports conferences to be held in the year 2002 and 2003 at various places, published in the November 2002 issue of 'Journal of Sports Sciences.' Date and venue of the event 'First EUPEA Symposium on Quality Physical Education'; Venue and contact address of the '3rd International Conference on Strength Training'; Information on the 'Second World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket.'

Discusses the Fourth Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Where it will be held; Special features of the congress.

Presents information on several conferences and workshops relating to physical education, recreation and dance. Details on the Continents in Movement international dance meeting in Lisbon-Oeiras, Portugal; Focus of the National Institute for Youth Sports' workshop in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dates and times of the events; Contact point for further information.