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Sportswashing: Why Saudia Arabia Suddenly Loves Golf

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

CHAPTER

Saudi Arabia's Sports Revolution

This chapter explores Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the sports sector, focusing on their hefty investments in various sports leagues and events, such as mixed martial arts and professional wrestling. It examines the concept of sportswashing and the cultural implications tied to these investments against a backdrop of human rights concerns. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the future of sports as a platform for both economic gain and moral dilemmas.

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