Listen "34. Sportswashing"
Episode Synopsis
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?
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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