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Extra: What Is Sportswashing — and Does It Work? (Update)

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The Interplay of Sports and National Reputation

This chapter delves into the concept of sportswashing, where governments use sports to enhance their global image while obscuring serious issues like human rights violations. Through case studies and cultural insights, it highlights the dual role of sports as both entertainment and a means of political manipulation.

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