As the world prepares for another Summer Olympics, some people are yet again questioning how the benefits of hosting the Games outweigh the glaring costs, Marvin Vestil writes.

China has been known for its pursuit of gold medals since its re-entry into the Olympics in 1980. But is China’s gold-or-bust attitude shifting? Although there is still a way to go, things are slowly changing for the better, Rebecca Zhong writes.

Buzkashi is a traditional Central Asian sport with an intriguing political significance. Benjamin Clarke recounts his experiences at a match in Afghanistan.