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1 – 10 of 58Sportswashing, 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280617
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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) excluded Russia from international sporting events for four years in December on the grounds that officials manipulated anti-doping data before…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250444
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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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Qatar has attracted negative publicity in relation to allegations of bribery to win the vote to host the World Cup and working conditions for the migrant construction workers. It…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267033
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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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A wave of allegations of sexual abuse of vulnerable women by powerful men has extended into the Greek theatre. It follows the revelation by Sofia Bekatorou, a prominent Greek…
The convergence of the sports, media, entertainment and hospitality industries and the emergence of private equity multi-sport investors is driving unprecedented investment in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284971
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Hotels in Qatar are fully booked and expensive. Many fans are opting to stay in neighbouring countries, from where dozens of newly introduced shuttle flights will transport them…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274025
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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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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’…