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CAF on November 30 stripped Cameroon of the right to host the tournament after concerns were raised about the condition of stadiums, infrastructure and security. However, after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240953
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282712
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By hosting the event, Japan aims to project to the world an image of a sophisticated, welcoming and culturally open country.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246454
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This was following domestic pushback against participation by Israel. Ganjar Pranowo, governor of Central Java province and long a favourite with voters to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278307
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The World Cup marked an opportunity for Qatar to bolster its soft power and its role as a global sporting and tourism destination. Although the tournament brought a wave of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274775
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E-sports market.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243111
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Biya's government insists that polling will proceed as planned, despite threats from separatist anglophone groups to disrupt the vote in both areas.
The conflict has created tensions between the UAE’s leaders and Arab public opinion. Over the longer term, the country’s assertive foreign policy has also drawn criticism from its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282679
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The outlook for professional football in China.
Sportswashing, once the domain of pariah states hosting large sports events, has evolved to include sovereign investment in European and US sports. As these investments become…