From the “Peace Olympics” to the “War Olympics”: The Narratives of the Rio de Janeiro Press about the 1924 Paris Olympic Games

Authors

  • Fausto Amaro Ribeiro Picoreli Montanha Faculdade de Comunicação Social da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FCS/Uerj) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9537-5408

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/1983-201X.145458

Keywords:

Jogos Olímpicos, Esporte, Imprensa, Narrativas, Mídia

Abstract

This article analyzes the coverage of the Rio de Janeiro press on the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, focusing on the Brazilian participation in the event. The analysis includes the choice of Paris as the host city for the 1924 Games, the preparation of the delegations for the event, and the challenges faced by Brazil, such as the lack of funding and the disorganization of the Brazilian Olympic Committee. The article also highlights the importance of the press in consolidating Brazilian Olympic sports, as well as promoting sports as a symbol of modernity and civilization.

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Author Biography

Fausto Amaro Ribeiro Picoreli Montanha, Faculdade de Comunicação Social da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FCS/Uerj)

Professor Adjunto do Departamento de Relações Públicas da Faculdade de Comunicação Social da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) e docente permanente do Programa de Pós-graduação em Comunicação da mesma instituição. Possui bolsa Prociência na UERJ. Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9537-5408 E-mail: faustoarp@hotmail.com.

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Amaro Ribeiro Picoreli Montanha, F. (2025). From the “Peace Olympics” to the “War Olympics”: The Narratives of the Rio de Janeiro Press about the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. Anos 90, 32, e2025017. https://doi.org/10.22456/1983-201X.145458

Issue

Vol. 32 (2025)

Section

Articles