Could 2022 be sportswashing’s biggest year?

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A year bookended by the Beijing Olympics and the World Cup in Qatar could be a high point of authoritarian regimes looking to cover up their human rights records

Despite the harrowing reports of death and abuse in the construction of World Cup stadiums, Fifa president Gianni Infantino announced on 30 December that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was a “celebration of football and social inclusion”.

While China and Qatar will host the two most significant sports events of 2022, other countries such as Saudi Arabia continue to expand their positions as key destinations for international sports events. The kingdom has spentaimed at strengthening its reputation and diversifying its economy to eliminate dependence on oil and gas.

 

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