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The Story Behind the Trophy: Why Symbols Matter in Sport More Than We Think
I still remember the room. A long board table, the quiet tension that fills the air before a big presentation. I walked in holding a tube that carried months of imagination, sketches, and conversations inside it. It contained the concept for a new Volleyball World Championship trophy — the first redesign in the sport’s modern history. I placed the renderings on the table. For a moment there was silence. Then the questions began. “Why do we need to invest in a trophy when the
Elizaveta Bracht
Jan 85 min read


What Does Brand Mean in Sport?
On a daily basis, we are exposed to nearly 5,000 brands —from the moment the alarm rings on our smartphone in the morning to the toothbrush we use at night. As consumers, our decisions are often logical: based on price, quality, or functionality . But when it comes to sport, the rules change. Here, our choices are rarely rational. We don’t pick a favorite team or athlete by comparing prices or features. We support them with our hearts—driven by emotions, traditions, family ti
Elizaveta Bracht
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Where the Champions Are Born?
Recent Olympics and reflections on my own sporting career have led me to ponder a burning question: Where exactly do champions come from?...
Elizaveta Bracht
Aug 20, 20243 min read


A Decade of Transformations in Saudi Arabia Through the Lens of Sport.
My recent holidays in the sporting kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, has left me pondering over the spectacle I witnessed in these...
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Feb 4, 20243 min read


Flags in stadiums: who wins, sport or politics?
Anthem. Flag. For many, these are simply symbols of the country, but for others, they are the embodiment and recognition of everything...
Elizaveta Bracht
Dec 19, 20235 min read


The Chronicles of a Seasoned Traveller: Airport Antics and High-Flying Hilarity
I consider myself an experienced traveller with visits to over a hundred countries. I've become so accustomed to travelling that I have a...
Elizaveta Bracht
Nov 16, 20233 min read


I am a woman and this is my superpower.
I am a woman, and like nearly half of the world's population, I proudly claim that identity. According to the United Nations, women make...
Elizaveta Bracht
Oct 12, 20235 min read


Is Volleyball a la Mode?
In recent times, women's volleyball has been making waves and capturing headlines in major media outlets across the globe. The news of a...

Elizaveta Bracht-Tishchenko
Sep 4, 20234 min read


Continuing Education: A Lifelong Journey
The pursuit of knowledge is an infinite endeavor. Indeed, no one aspires to know everything, but the beauty of traditional education lies...

Elizaveta Bracht-Tishchenko
Aug 21, 20232 min read


The Power of Habits
Habits are the invisible threads that weave into the fabric of our daily lives. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, we...

Elizaveta Bracht-Tishchenko
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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