In this special Olympics episode of Sportly, host Kavitha A. Davidson dives into the fascinating process of how sports are chosen for the Olympic Games. From the historic debut of women's skateboarding at Tokyo 2020 to the introduction of breaking in Paris 2024, Kavitha explores the evolution of the Olympic program and the criteria determining which sports make the cut. Through captivating historical stories and insightful analysis, she uncovers the rich history of the Olympics, from its ancient roots to its modern-day transformations. Join Kavitha as she journeys through time and discover how the Olympics continue to adapt and grow with each passing year.Stay tuned for more Olympics stories!___Hosts: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu I Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Shei Yu & Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic SoundSportly is an Immigrantly Media ProductionFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

In this special Olympics episode of Sportly, host Kavitha A. Davidson dives into the fascinating process of how sports are chosen for the Olympic Games. From the historic debut of women's skateboarding at Tokyo 2020 to the introduction of breaking in Paris 2024, Kavitha explores the evolution of the Olympic program and the criteria determining which sports make the cut. Through captivating historical stories and insightful analysis, she uncovers the rich history of the Olympics, from its ancient roots to its modern-day transformations. Join Kavitha as she journeys through time and discover how the Olympics continue to adapt and grow with each passing year. Stay tuned for more Olympics stories! ___ Hosts: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu I Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Shei Yu & Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Olympics episode of Sportly, host Kavitha A. Davidson dives into the fascinating process of how sports are chosen for the Olympic Games. From the historic debut of women's skateboarding at Tokyo 2020 to the introduction of breaking in Paris 2024, Kavitha explores the evolution of the Olympic program and the criteria determining which sports make the cut. Through captivating historical stories and insightful analysis, she uncovers the rich history of the Olympics, from its ancient roots to its modern-day transformations. Join Kavitha as she journeys through time and discover how the Olympics continue to adapt and grow with each passing year.Stay tuned for more Olympics stories!___Hosts: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan &amp; Shei Yu I Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Shei Yu &amp; Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer &amp; Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic SoundSportly is an Immigrantly Media ProductionFor advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Game-Changing Evolution of Olympic Sports

Sportly by Immigrantly Media takes you beyond the scoreboard to uncover the captivating stories, hidden histories, and rich cultural legacies that make sports truly unforgettable. Hosted by Emmy-winning investigative journalist Kavitha A. Davidson, Sportly brings listeners a fresh perspective on sports each week—did you know that the oldest international cricket rivalry is between the United States and Canada? Or that the NBA’s first minority player was of Asian descent? With deep dives into iconic moments, lesser-known rivalries, and the fascinating evolution of traditions like the national anthem in American sports, Sportly is here to expand your love of the game.
Each episode explores stories that transcend stats, celebrating the diversity of players, the cultures they represent, and the unique events that shape our favorite sports. Tune in every Monday for thought-provoking insights, heartwarming anecdotes, and thrilling highlights that make you see the games you love in a whole new way.
Sportly is the podcast companion for your commute, workout, or downtime—bringing sports to life wherever you listen.


Host: Kavitha A. Davidson

Producer: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu

Content Writers: Michaela Strauther & Kavitha A. Davidson, Jonathan Hazel & Kavitha A Davidson

Sound Design & Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty

Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson

Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Cover Art Design: Sarah DiMichele


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Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production
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Sportly by Immigrantly Media takes you beyond the scoreboard to uncover the captivating stories, hidden histories, and rich cultural legacies that make sports truly unforgettable. Hosted by Emmy-winning investigative journalist Kavitha A. Davidson, Sportly brings listeners a fresh perspective on sports each week—did you know that the oldest international cricket rivalry is between the United States and Canada? Or that the NBA’s first minority player was of Asian descent? With deep dives into iconic moments, lesser-known rivalries, and the fascinating evolution of traditions like the national anthem in American sports, Sportly is here to expand your love of the game. Each episode explores stories that transcend stats, celebrating the diversity of players, the cultures they represent, and the unique events that shape our favorite sports. Tune in every Monday for thought-provoking insights, heartwarming anecdotes, and thrilling highlights that make you see the games you love in a whole new way. Sportly is the podcast companion for your commute, workout, or downtime—bringing sports to life wherever you listen. Host: Kavitha A. Davidson Producer: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu Content Writers: Michaela Strauther & Kavitha A. Davidson, Jonathan Hazel & Kavitha A Davidson Sound Design & Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Cover Art Design: Sarah DiMichele Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantly Subscribe to our Patreon Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

Sportly by Immigrantly Media takes you beyond the scoreboard to uncover the captivating stories, hidden histories, and rich cultural legacies that make sports truly unforgettable. Hosted by Emmy-winning investigative journalist Kavitha A. Davidson, Sportly brings listeners a fresh perspective on sports each week—did you know that the oldest international cricket rivalry is between the United States and Canada? Or that the NBA’s first minority player was of Asian descent? With deep dives into iconic moments, lesser-known rivalries, and the fascinating evolution of traditions like the national anthem in American sports, Sportly is here to expand your love of the game.
Each episode explores stories that transcend stats, celebrating the diversity of players, the cultures they represent, and the unique events that shape our favorite sports. Tune in every Monday for thought-provoking insights, heartwarming anecdotes, and thrilling highlights that make you see the games you love in a whole new way.
Sportly is the podcast companion for your commute, workout, or downtime—bringing sports to life wherever you listen.


Host: Kavitha A. Davidson

Producer: Saadia Khan &amp; Shei Yu

Content Writers: Michaela Strauther &amp; Kavitha A. Davidson, Jonathan Hazel &amp; Kavitha A Davidson

Sound Design &amp; Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty

Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson

Other Music: Epidemic Sound

Cover Art Design: Sarah DiMichele


Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods
Twitter @Immigrantly_pod
TikTok @Immigrantly
Subscribe to our Patreon

Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production
For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

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