What happened in sports in 2012?

The year 2012 was another great year in sport. The major event of this year was the London Olympic Games….Sporting Highlights for 2012.

When did violence in sport start?

Violence on the sporting field has occurred throughout history and can be traced back to gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome. In Australia, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, there was a serious outbreak of violence during a cricket match against England as long ago as 1879.

Does violence in sports affect society?

Sport can create a higher level of consciousness which encourages for peace, kindness, respect and co-operation as opposed to competition. Aggression reinforces negative emotions and social tendencies which limit human progress and can lead to violence and conflicts.

What are the types of violence in sport?

In this context, four basic types of violence within the field of sports should be mentioned: brutal physical contact, bor- derline violence, semi-criminal violence and criminal violence.

Is there violence in sport out of Sport?

Regardless, violence in sport and violence by athletes out of sport presents a challenge to our field. For an athlete to be successful in sport, it is critically important to be able to modulate one’s emotions (Hanin, 2000; Ruiz & Hanin, 2011).

What was the most famous case of sports violence?

One famous case in the United States involving the NHL followed a 1975 incident involving Dave Forbes, a player for the Boston Bruins. Forbes knocked down an opposing player and proceeded to punch him in the back of the head, and pummel his head into the ice.

How does criminal law apply to sports violence?

Much of the analysis of the criminal law application in sports context comes from hockey and the Canadian courts. Currently only a few major cases appear to set a standard for prosecuting athletes for violence sorts. Where the line is drawn between acceptable (within the rules) and unacceptable (outside the rules) violence remains unclear.

Why does the NFL allow players to use violence?

Because he could help the team win. These types of decisions send a powerful message to society that violence will be tolerated: a message that contradicts the values that sports are supposed to represent.