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34. Sportswashing

The World Cup in Qatar is a classic example of sportswashing. When a country tries to use a big sporting event to rehabilitate its image and hide concerns about social issues. This week we look at some of the other historical examples and ask, will it...

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06.30 24 Nov 2022


34. Sportswashing



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06.30 24 Nov 2022


The World Cup in Qatar is a classic example of sportswashing.

When a country tries to use a big sporting event to rehabilitate its image and hide concerns about social issues.

This week we look at some of the other historical examples and ask, will it work again?


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