Compared with modes of representation such as literature, drama, poetry and dance, the world of sport has been largely neglected in postcolonial studies.

Explores the issues and experiences that comprise the postcolonial sporting world and questions whether sport can act as a form of resistance in postcolonial states and, if so, how such resistance might manifest itself in the rule-bound culture of sport. It is useful for those interested in sports, postcolonialism, race and ethnic studies.

'Another splendid academic study from Berg.'Programme Monthly and Football Collectable 'Bale and Cronin have provided a clear and remarkably jargon-free overview of the potential of postcolonialism for informing us about sport.'Sport, Education and Society