Vassil Girginov
Biographic Data
| ID | 4220440 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vassil Girginov |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vassil |
| FAMILY NAME | Girginov |
| SIGNATURE | GIRGINOV V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Brunel University of London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2379-8575 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 68 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 2 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Do Antidoping Interventions Work
A multitude of interventions have been designed to tackle doping in sport. Despite significant advances in understanding the role of motivation, the environment, policies and education in addressing doping, there is a lack of nuanced knowledge concerning the design and implementation of these interventions. The present study adopted an intervention mapping evaluation perspective, critically evaluating a selection of 12 antidoping programs across …
The Olympics
Las políticas deportivas en la provincia de Barcelona. La visión de los gestores deportivos municipales (Sport policies in the province of Barcelona. The vision of municipal sports managers)
Las actividades fsicas y deportivas han sido identificadas por los gobiernos como una prioridad social. Asimismo, las diferentes organizaciones y territorios han sido objeto de estudio para lograr una mayor comprensin de sus procedimientos de actuacin. Esta investigacin tiene como objetivo analizar la opinin de los gestores deportivos sobre la gestin que se realiza en la provincia de Barcelona, as como identificar posibles vas de progreso. El tra…
A four-week fundamental motor skill intervention improves motor skills in eight to 10-year-old Irish primary school children
Aim: To determine if a four-week fundamental motor skills intervention improves fundamental motor skills in Irish school children. Methods: 100 Primary School boys (n = 58) and girls (n = 42) participated in this study (Age 9 ± 1 years, equally divided into a control and intervention group. Proficiency was assessed qualitatively using the Fundamental Motor Skills Quotient (FMSQ) pre and post intervention, and between gender. Results: There was no…
Wearable technology-stimulated social interaction for promoting physical activity
Rethinking Olympic Legacy
The Politics of Leisure in Totalitarian Societies
This chapter explores leisure’s role in the construction of totalitarian politics in Eastern Europe. A meaningful understanding of the contribution of leisure to totalitarian politics needs to go beyond the master narrative of the total state domination over civil society through a reign of terror and submission of the individual to the collective. Leisure emerged almost universally as a main concern of the state and was framed not just as an ant…
Leveraging Mega Events for Capacity Building in Voluntary Sport Organisations
Strengthening the work of national voluntary sport organisations (VSOs) is of strategic importance as they are considered custodians of their sport and have been entrusted with its governance, management of significant public funds and provision of services to a vast network of clubs and millions of participants. Using a mixed method approach, the study examined how VSOs in the UK and Russia leveraged the 2012 London and 2014 Sochi Olympics for c…
Has the London 2012 Olympic Inspire programme inspired a generation? A realist view
The organisers of the 2012 London Olympics have endeavoured explicitly to use the Games to inspire a generation. This is nothing short of putting the main claim of Olympism to the test, but surprisingly the Inspire project has received virtually no scholarly scrutiny. Using an educationally-informed view of inspiration, this paper interrogates the official evaluations of the London 2012 Inspire programme from a realist evaluation perspective and …
Governance of the London 2012 Olympic Games legacy
This study addresses the governance of the London 2012 Olympics legacy. It presents legacy not as a retrospective but a prospective concept concerned with shaping the future through interactions between the state, market and society. This entails designing systems of governance to guide and steer collective actions towards a consensus amongst various parties concerned. Four modes of governance and a range of policy instruments were examined in th…
Examining Sports Development
Examining Sports Development Author: Mike Collins (Ed.) Publisher: Routledge, Oxford 2010, 1st ed. 327 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-33990-2, £29.99 Sports development has been enjoying increasing popularity
Management of Sports Development
Part One Chapter 1. Management of sports development as an emerging field and profession by V. Girginov Part Two: Visions of sports development Chapter 2. Models of sports development by K. Hylton & P. Bramham Chapter 3. Public policies on sports development: can mass and elite sport hold together? by M. Collins Chapter 4. Non-governmental organisations in sports development by M. Green Chapter 5. International policy and sports in development by…
Bulgarian Sport Policy 1945–1989
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games have stimulated discussions about the success of different sport systems and the Chinese model in particular. Revisiting explanations of sport in the former communist countries of Eastern Europe during the Cold War seems timely, as the current Chinese model of sport was largely designed after the Soviet example established in this period. This paper examines Bulgarian sport policy between 1945 and 1989. It employs a…
A Sustainable Sports Legacy
The London 2012 bid was based on the promise to use the Olympic Games to promote sports participation for all groups across the UK. This is the most ambitious project in the history of the Olympic Games in terms of both its scope and level of change, as, in order to be implemented successfully, it has to address not only people's behaviour but also deeply rooted social structures and relations. This paper addresses the little explored issue of th…
Creative Tensions
‘Dancing Beijing’ and ‘Join in London’ are the official emblems of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. The ‘Dancing Beijing’ is a static image; ‘Join in London’ is a dynamic image. Both emblems represent core cultural values of two civilizations. The former epitomizes the Eastern way of thinking and conveys the unique cultural quality and elegance of Chinese civilization, while the latter has been designed to inspire youth and reflects the multicult…
The Olympic Games Explained
An awesome festival of sporting excellence and competition, the Olympic Games have now evolved into a major international event with great cultural, political, economic and social importance. The Olympic Games Explained is an introductory guide to the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. The book provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from its Ancient Greek origins through the beginnings of …
The Olympic Games Explained
This multidisciplinary text is a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern Games. The text considers a range of topics including: the ancient Olympics the modern revival of the nineteenth century the development of the Games throughout the twentieth century. the media and the Olympics Olympic marketing and sponsorship. Complemented by a dedicated website offering access to unique archive and other document sour…
Totalitarian sport
Literature on totalitarianism has systematically ignored the development of sport as an essential aspect of the ideology and practices of totalitarian regimes. This void is addressed by considering the conceptual grounding, politics, cultural form and legacy of totalitarian sport. Three different conceptions of totalitarianism are employed to analyse various aspects of sport. The historical‐generic version examines the role of sport as a promise …
Eastern European Sport
(2004). Eastern European Sport: Nomen. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 690-709
Prologue
The University of Gloucestershire has a vibrant academic community where creative research and cutting-edge scholarship are conducted at a high level. Our learning-led environment enables research to thrive, providing the best support for students
From Participants to Competitors
(2004). From Participants to Competitors: The Transformation of British Gymnastics and the Role of the Eastern European Model of Sport. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 815-832
Sport, society and militarism -- in pursuit of the democratic soldier
(2003). Sport, society and militarism -- in pursuit of the democratic soldier: J.A. Mangan's exploration of militarism. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 90-117
Fascist political athletes and the body politic
Capitalist philosophy and communist practice
(1998). Capitalist philosophy and communist practice: The transformation of Eastern European sport and the International Olympic Committee. Culture, Sport, Society: Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 118-148
Bulgarian Sport Today. Is History Repeating Itself or is Real Change Occurring
A Sustainable Sports Legacy
The London 2012 bid was based on the promise to use the Olympic Games to promote sports participation for all groups across the UK. This is the most ambitious project in the history of the Olympic Games in terms of both its scope and level of change, as, in order to be implemented successfully, it has to address not only people's behaviour but also deeply rooted social structures and relations. This paper addresses the little explored issue of th…
Governance of the London 2012 Olympic Games legacy
This study addresses the governance of the London 2012 Olympics legacy. It presents legacy not as a retrospective but a prospective concept concerned with shaping the future through interactions between the state, market and society. This entails designing systems of governance to guide and steer collective actions towards a consensus amongst various parties concerned. Four modes of governance and a range of policy instruments were examined in th…
Leveraging Mega Events for Capacity Building in Voluntary Sport Organisations
Strengthening the work of national voluntary sport organisations (VSOs) is of strategic importance as they are considered custodians of their sport and have been entrusted with its governance, management of significant public funds and provision of services to a vast network of clubs and millions of participants. Using a mixed method approach, the study examined how VSOs in the UK and Russia leveraged the 2012 London and 2014 Sochi Olympics for c…
From Participants to Competitors
(2004). From Participants to Competitors: The Transformation of British Gymnastics and the Role of the Eastern European Model of Sport. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 815-832
Has the London 2012 Olympic Inspire programme inspired a generation? A realist view
The organisers of the 2012 London Olympics have endeavoured explicitly to use the Games to inspire a generation. This is nothing short of putting the main claim of Olympism to the test, but surprisingly the Inspire project has received virtually no scholarly scrutiny. Using an educationally-informed view of inspiration, this paper interrogates the official evaluations of the London 2012 Inspire programme from a realist evaluation perspective and …
Bulgarian Sport Policy 1945–1989
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games have stimulated discussions about the success of different sport systems and the Chinese model in particular. Revisiting explanations of sport in the former communist countries of Eastern Europe during the Cold War seems timely, as the current Chinese model of sport was largely designed after the Soviet example established in this period. This paper examines Bulgarian sport policy between 1945 and 1989. It employs a…
Creative Tensions
‘Dancing Beijing’ and ‘Join in London’ are the official emblems of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. The ‘Dancing Beijing’ is a static image; ‘Join in London’ is a dynamic image. Both emblems represent core cultural values of two civilizations. The former epitomizes the Eastern way of thinking and conveys the unique cultural quality and elegance of Chinese civilization, while the latter has been designed to inspire youth and reflects the multicult…
Prologue
The University of Gloucestershire has a vibrant academic community where creative research and cutting-edge scholarship are conducted at a high level. Our learning-led environment enables research to thrive, providing the best support for students
Fascist political athletes and the body politic
Eastern European Sport
(2004). Eastern European Sport: Nomen. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 690-709
Bulgarian Sport Today. Is History Repeating Itself or is Real Change Occurring
Capitalist philosophy and communist practice
(1998). Capitalist philosophy and communist practice: The transformation of Eastern European sport and the International Olympic Committee. Culture, Sport, Society: Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 118-148
Fascist political athletes and the body politic
Sport, society and militarism -- in pursuit of the democratic soldier
(2003). Sport, society and militarism -- in pursuit of the democratic soldier: J.A. Mangan's exploration of militarism. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 20, No. 4, pp. 90-117
The Olympic Games Explained
An awesome festival of sporting excellence and competition, the Olympic Games have now evolved into a major international event with great cultural, political, economic and social importance. The Olympic Games Explained is an introductory guide to the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. The book provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from its Ancient Greek origins through the beginnings of …
The Olympic Games Explained
This multidisciplinary text is a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern Games. The text considers a range of topics including: the ancient Olympics the modern revival of the nineteenth century the development of the Games throughout the twentieth century. the media and the Olympics Olympic marketing and sponsorship. Complemented by a dedicated website offering access to unique archive and other document sour…
Totalitarian sport
Literature on totalitarianism has systematically ignored the development of sport as an essential aspect of the ideology and practices of totalitarian regimes. This void is addressed by considering the conceptual grounding, politics, cultural form and legacy of totalitarian sport. Three different conceptions of totalitarianism are employed to analyse various aspects of sport. The historical‐generic version examines the role of sport as a promise …
Eastern European Sport
(2004). Eastern European Sport: Nomen. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 690-709
Prologue
The University of Gloucestershire has a vibrant academic community where creative research and cutting-edge scholarship are conducted at a high level. Our learning-led environment enables research to thrive, providing the best support for students
From Participants to Competitors
(2004). From Participants to Competitors: The Transformation of British Gymnastics and the Role of the Eastern European Model of Sport. The International Journal of the History of Sport: Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 815-832
A Sustainable Sports Legacy
The London 2012 bid was based on the promise to use the Olympic Games to promote sports participation for all groups across the UK. This is the most ambitious project in the history of the Olympic Games in terms of both its scope and level of change, as, in order to be implemented successfully, it has to address not only people's behaviour but also deeply rooted social structures and relations. This paper addresses the little explored issue of th…
Creative Tensions
‘Dancing Beijing’ and ‘Join in London’ are the official emblems of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. The ‘Dancing Beijing’ is a static image; ‘Join in London’ is a dynamic image. Both emblems represent core cultural values of two civilizations. The former epitomizes the Eastern way of thinking and conveys the unique cultural quality and elegance of Chinese civilization, while the latter has been designed to inspire youth and reflects the multicult…
Management of Sports Development
Part One Chapter 1. Management of sports development as an emerging field and profession by V. Girginov Part Two: Visions of sports development Chapter 2. Models of sports development by K. Hylton & P. Bramham Chapter 3. Public policies on sports development: can mass and elite sport hold together? by M. Collins Chapter 4. Non-governmental organisations in sports development by M. Green Chapter 5. International policy and sports in development by…
Bulgarian Sport Policy 1945–1989
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games have stimulated discussions about the success of different sport systems and the Chinese model in particular. Revisiting explanations of sport in the former communist countries of Eastern Europe during the Cold War seems timely, as the current Chinese model of sport was largely designed after the Soviet example established in this period. This paper examines Bulgarian sport policy between 1945 and 1989. It employs a…
Examining Sports Development
Examining Sports Development Author: Mike Collins (Ed.) Publisher: Routledge, Oxford 2010, 1st ed. 327 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-33990-2, £29.99 Sports development has been enjoying increasing popularity
Governance of the London 2012 Olympic Games legacy
This study addresses the governance of the London 2012 Olympics legacy. It presents legacy not as a retrospective but a prospective concept concerned with shaping the future through interactions between the state, market and society. This entails designing systems of governance to guide and steer collective actions towards a consensus amongst various parties concerned. Four modes of governance and a range of policy instruments were examined in th…
Has the London 2012 Olympic Inspire programme inspired a generation? A realist view
The organisers of the 2012 London Olympics have endeavoured explicitly to use the Games to inspire a generation. This is nothing short of putting the main claim of Olympism to the test, but surprisingly the Inspire project has received virtually no scholarly scrutiny. Using an educationally-informed view of inspiration, this paper interrogates the official evaluations of the London 2012 Inspire programme from a realist evaluation perspective and …
The Politics of Leisure in Totalitarian Societies
This chapter explores leisure’s role in the construction of totalitarian politics in Eastern Europe. A meaningful understanding of the contribution of leisure to totalitarian politics needs to go beyond the master narrative of the total state domination over civil society through a reign of terror and submission of the individual to the collective. Leisure emerged almost universally as a main concern of the state and was framed not just as an ant…
Leveraging Mega Events for Capacity Building in Voluntary Sport Organisations
Strengthening the work of national voluntary sport organisations (VSOs) is of strategic importance as they are considered custodians of their sport and have been entrusted with its governance, management of significant public funds and provision of services to a vast network of clubs and millions of participants. Using a mixed method approach, the study examined how VSOs in the UK and Russia leveraged the 2012 London and 2014 Sochi Olympics for c…
Rethinking Olympic Legacy
A four-week fundamental motor skill intervention improves motor skills in eight to 10-year-old Irish primary school children
Aim: To determine if a four-week fundamental motor skills intervention improves fundamental motor skills in Irish school children. Methods: 100 Primary School boys (n = 58) and girls (n = 42) participated in this study (Age 9 ± 1 years, equally divided into a control and intervention group. Proficiency was assessed qualitatively using the Fundamental Motor Skills Quotient (FMSQ) pre and post intervention, and between gender. Results: There was no…
Wearable technology-stimulated social interaction for promoting physical activity
Las políticas deportivas en la provincia de Barcelona. La visión de los gestores deportivos municipales (Sport policies in the province of Barcelona. The vision of municipal sports managers)
Las actividades fsicas y deportivas han sido identificadas por los gobiernos como una prioridad social. Asimismo, las diferentes organizaciones y territorios han sido objeto de estudio para lograr una mayor comprensin de sus procedimientos de actuacin. Esta investigacin tiene como objetivo analizar la opinin de los gestores deportivos sobre la gestin que se realiza en la provincia de Barcelona, as como identificar posibles vas de progreso. El tra…
The Olympics
Do Antidoping Interventions Work
A multitude of interventions have been designed to tackle doping in sport. Despite significant advances in understanding the role of motivation, the environment, policies and education in addressing doping, there is a lack of nuanced knowledge concerning the design and implementation of these interventions. The present study adopted an intervention mapping evaluation perspective, critically evaluating a selection of 12 antidoping programs across …
Political science (19 works) · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (19 works) · Sports, Gender, and Society (16 works) · Sociology (12 works) · History (11 works) · Law (10 works) · Politics (9 works) · History (7 works) · Law (7 works) · Business (5 works)