Sportswashing is just about everywhere – but it may be backfiring on the countries that do it
- Written by Lee Morgenbesser, Associate professor, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University, Griffith University
Sportswashing – the act of aligning with an athlete, sports team, or event in order to distract from unethical practices elsewhere – is driven by authoritarian states and is just about everywhere.
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